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Emergency Message Numbers from the Police-Fire-Ambulance 911 Mayor Hospital 780-542-5321 Every year, the changing leaves and shorter days signify that Reeve’s Drayton Valley Fire Department 780-514-2216 winter is on its way. While the gardens and grass are replaced with Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) 780-542-4456 a blanket of snow, the people of Drayton Valley are busy gearing up for an exciting fall and winter season. We are not a community Message Disaster Services 780-514-2200 that hides away when those cold winds begin to blow. Here in 24 hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1-866-956-1099 Welcome to Brazeau County! There are many things to see and Drayton Valley we celebrate new and existing ways to be involved Children’s Service Crisis Unit 1-800-638-0715 do during the fall and winter months in Brazeau County, so we in the community. Distress/Suicide Line 1-800-232-7288 hope you get out there for some adventure and fun. Whether you are a resident or visiting here for pleasure, we hope you find Mental Health Support Line 1-800-779-5057 Whether you are a seasoned veteran of Drayton Valley or visiting this Fall & Winter Community Guide an informative resource. Family Violence Info Line 310-1818 for the first time, the 2013/2014 Fall & Winter Community Guide to Cardium Region Victim Services 780-542-7009 Arts, Learning, Recreation and Support Services will show you how A highlight within Brazeau County during the fall and winter Yellowhead Emergency Shelter 1-800-661-0937 to make the most of your time here. Poison Center 1-800-332-1414 months is visiting the Eagle Point- Blue Rapids Provincial Park and recreation park system. Within the park you will Skate on our indoor ice rinks or our many ponds; cross-country enjoy skiing, tobogganing, snow shoeing or simply just a ski through beautifully groomed trails; hit the slopes at our ski hill; refreshing walk on the many groomed trails. After a full day Utilities-24 Hour Emergency Numbers toboggan on the hills at our unique waste management facility on of adventure, we invite you to return into town to relax with a Brazeau County-Emergency On Call 780-542-8770 Family Day. Winter is also the perfect time to take up a new hobby good meal at one of our many restaurants or perhaps take in Electricity- Fortis Alberta 310-9473 or better yet, volunteer. No matter your interest or ability, there is a movie with family and friends. Electricity- EPCOR 310-4300 something here for you in Drayton Valley. Natural Gas- Evergreen Gas Co-op 780-542-4808 Please use this guide to direct you to all the amenities and Be sure to take advantage of our rich recreational culture of family, Natural Gas- Buck Lake Gas 780-388-3913 services offered in our great community; whether you are friends and fun and use this guide to discover the abundant Natural Gas- Buck Mountain Gas Co-op 780-848-2808 looking for arts, learning, recreation or support service activities and services offered in our community. On behalf of Natural Gas- ATCO Gas 1-800-511-3447 organizations, it’s here for you. Council and the Town of Drayton Valley, I wish you all a very safe Telephone-Telus Residential Service 310-2255 and enjoyable fall and winter season. Telephone Repair Service 611 On behalf of Council and Administration of Brazeau County, Town of Drayton Valley Water/Sewer 780-514-2200 enjoy this great place we call home.
Moe Hamdon Mayor Wes Tweedle Reeve
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Table of Contents Drayton Valley 1 Welcome from Drayton Valley 2 Welcome from Brazeau County Map pullout sections
3-9 Municipal Programs and Services 24-27 Recreation Facilities and District guide 3 Alive 55 24 4-S Skatepark 3 Block Parties 25 Aquatic Facility 4 Bio-Mile 25 Skating Ponds to Arts, Learning, 5 Communities in Bloom 26 ARC Bark Park 5 Early Childhood Development Center 26 MacKenzie Conference Centre and Total Works Fitness 6 Drayton Valley Library 27 Park Valley Pool 7 Graffiti Removal Recreation and 7 Snow Angels Program 28-32 Recreation, Sports and Fitness 8 POUR Program-Water Conservation 28 55 Plus Club 8 Christmas Tree Clean up/Recycling/Fall Clean Up 28 Crossfit 9 Sustainability 29 Drayton Valley Dodgeball Association Support Services 29 Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council- List of Programs 10-11 Arts and Culture 30 Fit and Learn 10 River Valley Players 30 Horse Club Welcome to our first ever Drayton Valley and District FCSS 11 Max Center 31 Paddle Club comprehensive guide to arts, learning, recreation and support 11 Farmers Market 32 Riggers Rugby club services. Whether you are new to the area or have been here for many years this guide will be your tool to find out what is going 12-15 Children’s and Youth Programs 33-37 Social Support Services on in and around Drayton Valley. This guide will also provide you 12 AIM For Success 33 Beehive Support Services with information on the variety of resources available to you. This 12 Canadian Girls In Training 33 Breton Food Bank guide will be distributed twice a year: in September we will release 13 Brighter Futures 34 Burden Bearers Counseling Centre the Fall & Winter edition and in April we will release the Spring & 14 Evergreen Parent Link Center 34 Cardium Region Victim Services Summer edition. We will do our best to ensure that advertising 15 Girls Guides of Canada 35 Care by Mere rates for the publication are reasonable and affordable. We realize 15 Junior Forest Wardens 35 Family Wellness Program that from time to time there are changes in agency information 36 McMan and we will make every effort to keep our information current. 16-19 Community Events 36 PCCS Please let us know if you become aware of any changes. 16 Ag Society- Guitars and Denim 37 Warming Hearts 16 Christmas Family Night 37 Volunteer Tax Program We have tried our best to ensure that we have included everyone 17 DV 100 in this guide but if we missed you please feel free to contact FCSS 18 Family Day Unplugged 38-39 Volunteer Groups and Charities and we will be sure to get your information into our next 18 Halloween Haunted House 38 Cause for Critters publication. If you would like to be listed in the directory or 19 Upcoming Runs 38 Humans Helping Humans advertise please call the FCSS Program Assistant at 780-514-2206 39 Drayton Valley Bottle Depot or email contact information to [email protected] 20-23 Learning Opportunities 39 Special Olympics Drayton Valley 20 Community Parenting-Kids have Stress too This guide will also be available for download online at 20 Making Financial Cents Program www.draytonvalley.ca 21-22 Drayton Valley & District Community Learning Association 23 Mental Health First Aid Lola Strand Jennifer Fynn 23 Parenting after Separation FCSS Coordinator FCSS Program Assistant
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A Wilderness Paradise Brazeau County is ‘open for business’ with an economy in the traditional industries of oil and gas, forestry and agriculture, along with emerging industries of tourism and biofuel. Located in the heart of West-Central Alberta, Brazeau County is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. The Brazeau area is a region rich with large tracts of boreal forest, with 4 main watercourses traversing through it; the North Saskatchewan River, Pembina River, Brazeau River and the Brazeau Reservoir. A popular spot for campers, golfers, horseback riders, ATV enthusiasts, hunters, paddlers and lovers of water and the wilderness. Located just 90 minutes west of Edmonton Alberta, and in close proximity to the Rocky Mountain Resort areas, the Brazeau Area is a natural attraction for outdoor recreational enthusiasts.
Brazeau County Attractions Contact » ATV Trail/ » Fishing For Tourism Investment Off-trail Riding » Golfing Opportunities in » Biking » Hiking » Boating » Horse Trail Riding Brazeau County » Camping » Kayaking Wanda Compton » Canoeing Economic Development & Communications Manager 780.542.7777 1 2 Fall & Winter | 2013 Drayton Valley Guide and District
A.L.I.V.E 55 (Activity, Learning, Involvement, Vitality, Enjoyment)
The A.L.I.V.E 55 program is committed to removing This program is free of charge. Municipal ProgramsMunicipal and Services barriers and enabling seniors to have access to existing Members have access to the following activities: ProgramsMunicipal and Services wellness programs in Drayton Valley and area to encourage participation, education, and to reduce isolation. Arthritic Aquacize Monday and Wednesday 10 -11am Components of the Program Include: Park Valley Pool Seniors Wellness Program SEYOU Intergenerational Conference Walking Track Snow Angels Snow Removal Program Monday-Friday 6 am -10pm Facebook and Iphone Workshops Saturday and Sunday 8am -8pm Fraud Awareness Workshop Omniplex Seniors Benefits Workshop Information and referral about Seniors Benefits 55+ Fitness & Strength Training Tuesday and Thursday 11am -noon For more information or to book an appointment to Omni-plex Boxing Gym become a member please call Jennifer at 780-514-2206 or email: [email protected] Armchair Fitness Tuesday and Thursday 1-1:30pm Shangri-La Lodge
Bio-Mile (Drayton Valley’s Block Parties Bio-Industrial Park)
How can a barbeque fight crime? Provides a home to bio-companies, organizations and Grilling isn’t just for suspects! It’s also key to tackling research partnerships focusing on creating new products from crime. Throwing a block party is a fun and easy way the residues or bio-mass generated by the existing forestry to help you get to know your neighbors. Research and agriculture industry. shows that communities have lower crime rates when neighbors know and care about each other. So take a For more information: step to building a safer community and hold a block www.draytonvalley.ca/bio-mile party. • Involve local businesses and residents. • Invite people you know and people you don’t. The Clean Energy and Technology Centre • Make it an event that welcomes families and The Clean Energy & Technology Centre will facilitate and singles, young and old, newcomers and old-timers. support the development of the Bio-Mile by serving to • Ask your community leaders and police officers to connect business development and capital, education and come and mingle. training, research development and applied research. • Most of all, create an event that feels like the neighborhood you want to have. Our mandate will be to enhance the needs of our existing and emerging industries. Reach out and grill something! FCSS will provide up to $150.00 to help with the For more information: purchase of supplies for all approved Block Parties. http://www.draytonvalley.ca/bio-mile If you are interested in hosting a Block Party, contact Lola 780-514-2204. 3 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 4 Fall & Winter | 2013 Drayton Valley Guide and District
Communities in Bloom Municipal ProgramsMunicipal and Services ProgramsMunicipal and Services At the provincial 2012 Communities in Bloom awards we We are delighted that Drayton Valley will be hosting the were given the maximum five blooms out of five. We were 2013 Communities in Bloom Provincial Awards Dinner taking also recognized as the top community in our population class place on September 14th, 2013 at the MacKenzie Conference in the entire province. Special recognition was given to the Centre. The Day will be spent showcasing our community to Eldorado Eco-Garden. the 30 or more different participating communities. There will be two tours available, Tour #1 will be Around Town and Tour Communities in Bloom is about much more than just looking #2 will be an interactive tour with Eagle Point Blue Rapids good. Clean streets and attractive flower beds are important. Parks Council. In the evening there will be presentations But the judges are also looking for an active and engaged made from our keynote speakers, Bernice Taylor from the community with a great volunteer base and a real sense of Drayton Valley Early Childhood Development Centre and a community spirit. representative from Eagle Point Blue Rapids Park Council.
To purchase tickets or for more information please contact (780) 514-2200 Drayton Valley Municipal & Rotary Early Childhood Children’s Library Development Centre Programs Main Branch Rhyme Time Downtown The Early Childhood Development Centre Story Time in Civic Centre and Family Day Home is committed to Fun Friday’s 5230 - 52 St providing a quality childcare program Manga Club Phone: 780-514-2228 which will address the full development of The Write Stuff each child being cared for. The experiences Author Talks Rotary Children’s to be delivered through this program will Battle of the Books Library by the promote the cognitive, social, physical, and Knitting and Fibre Arts Mackenzie Center emotional growth of the child. Old Time Music 5749 - 45 Ave Summer Reading Program Phone: 780-514-2528 5024 48th Street 12 days of Christmas Centre hours 7am - 6 pm Technology Tips and Tricks Visit us on the web Family Day Homes have individualized www.draytonvalley.ca hours Volunteer to host a program at the library! Visit us on Facebook Child Care - Bernice Taylor 780-514-2248 https://www.facebook.com/dvlibrary Day Home - Jenn Paterson 780-514-2525 Call Gayle: 780-514-2567 Follow us on Twitter A career in child care is rewarding! Drayton Family Day Home Providers – provide quality care within their caregiver’s Free Memberships twitter@dvlibrary Valley is currently recruiting Family Day accredited home environment. Children take part in purposeful programming e-books and e-resources Home Providers and Child Care Staff. and interactions supporting them in a healthy development. Providers in this Book a visit from the WOW van! career choice can earn up to $4000.00/ month. computers and free WiFi (Words on Wheels) Child Care Providers- The Child Care Centre has been running an accredited books, talking books, program for four years, engaging children and families in healthy development. A hub in our community with a keen focus on early intervention as well as dvd’s and cd’s enhanced social and physical skills in preparation for kindergarten. Come be a part of this great team earning up to $21/ hour based on post secondary training. 5 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 6 Fall & Winter | 2013 Drayton Valley Guide and District
Graffiti Removal Program P.O.U.R Program
Graffiti can be defined as the defacing of public or private property by The Town’s P.O.U.R. water-conservation program is back, painting, drawing, writing, etching or carving without the property owner’s with even bigger benefits! Take a look at the 2013 brochure permission. It takes away from the beautiful image of our community we all to see if you are now, or can be, eligible for a $100.00 credit work so hard to maintain. FCSS wants to partner with you to wipe out graffiti on your utility bill, as well as the draw for an additional in our community! We have graffiti removal kits which you can access for free. $500.00 credit at the end of 2013. If you are installing new toilets, a dishwasher, a washing machine, pressure reducers, What the Public Can Do to Help with graffiti or rain barrels go to www.draytonvalley.ca and check out • If you see graffiti being applied, it’s a crime in progress. Call 9-1-1 the brochure and information package! • The quick removal of graffiti is the most effective means to prevent further acts of vandalism, so property owners should remove graffiti For more information please
Municipal ProgramsMunicipal and Services within 24 hours after it appears. call the Town at (780) 514-2232 ProgramsMunicipal and Services • Volunteer your time, donate supplies or help in any way you can to eliminate graffiti in your community. • Adopt a street, park, school, church, or business that is a target for graffiti vandalism. In addition to removing graffiti consider planting trees, bushes or flowers that may deter graffiti. Christmas Tree Clean up/
If you would like more information on how to get a kit and/ or assistance with Recycling/Fall Clean up graffiti removal please call Jennifer at 780-514-2206.
Household Garbage and Recycling Landfill hours • Monday – Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday – 1pm - 5pm • Closed Christmas, Boxing day and New Years Day
Household Garbage Collection – weekly (either Thursday or Friday) Snow Angels Program Recycling Collection – bi-weekly (either Thursday or Friday) Recycling depot on Industrial Rd open 24hrs, 365 days/week
Tips: • Please ensure you have 3 feet of clearance at the Winter is approaching quickly and we could use your help. front, back, sides and top of your bin. Drayton Valley and District FCSS is looking for volunteers of all • To avoid littering garbage during collection, the lid ages to donate their time to help seniors clear their walkways and of your cart MUST CLOSE. Any carts with driveways. Set an example of Community Spirit by helping those overflowing waste will be stickered and NOT around you. Shoveling times are flexible and work around the collected. Please note! Extra bags and/or cans of volunteer’s schedule. garbage will not be collected! • The waste carts have a 200-pound weight limit. Use For information about volunteering or if you are a your black waste cart for household waste ONLY to senior who would like to sign up for the program keep within the 200 pound limit. please call 780-514-2206 for more information. • To avoid missing pickup, please have your carts out before 7 AM on the morning of your collection day. • Blue Bag Recycling pickups are every other week on the same day as your waste pickup.
Fall Clean up This program includes the pickup of large household items. Watch the town newspaper and website for details on what can be placed for pickup, when your area is scheduled for pickup and the process. October 7 – 11, 2013
Christmas Tree Pick-up This program runs from Christmas to the end of January Watch the Western Review or Town website for more information
For more information on any of these programs please call the Town office at 780-514-2200 or www.draytonvalley.ca 7 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 8 Fall & Winter | 2013 Arts and Culture 10 www.draytonvalley.ca players
valley Out cting A Acting Out is an after school drama program for youth in Grades 6 - 12. in Grades youth for Acting Out program is an after school drama participantsEach week skill working 30-40 minutes spend on a theatre remaining The projection etc. such as characterization, blocking, voice the at presentation working for time is spent piece on a scripted end of the session. scheduled at showcase 28 (11 weeks) starting November SeptemberThursday 19 to Every 11 a.m. 30 at November will be Saturday, Showcase 8 p.m. 6:30 to Thursdays - $25/session Valley Drayton Max Centre The or register 780-514-9182 to Allie Call: Email: [email protected] about passing on passionate volunteers by Acting Out is facilitated a member or become To their skills others. to and knowledge of theatre may you so that please like us on facebook with the group, volunteer adults also provides Players Valley River message our administrator. with an opportunity perform, to details. please contact us for river ? Like ward ward ould A A u W ou Y That are A Sustainability A Someone - Individuals or groups that engage that - Individuals or groups For : categories - Governments, organizations, agencies, and individuals agencies, organizations, - Governments, – Individuals or groups that foster sustainable economic foster that – Individuals or groups – Individuals or groups that host a variety of social, visual host a variety that of social, – Individuals or groups – Groups or individuals that maintain positive initiatives that initiatives positive maintain that or individuals – Groups – an individual or group composed of youth that provides a provides that of youth composed – an individual or group u Know ou award Y Nominate follows o The as Do T and performing aid arts, entertainment, and heritage events, cultural relevance, historical of our heritage, and/or promotion in the recognition an important all of which play in building aor multiculturalism, role of sustainability in the community. culture build a vibrant and healthy community for all ages. Initiatives may Initiatives ages. all community for and healthy build a vibrant support projects that social justice, peace, to, not limited but are include, and human rights. ethnic diversity, poverty, reduce volunteerism, Governance Social Youth Economic Cultural Individuals or groups can be nominated for their efforts for nominated can be Individuals or groups pillars of the Community fall under the that and initiatives periodically given are Sustainability Awards Plan. for is no deadline and there the year throughout Valley Drayton green how show time to It’s application. at can be picked up in person forms shines! Application website, off of our downloaded or office the town . www.draytonvalley.ca Environmental in activities or initiatives that address sustainable address that in activities or initiatives conservation/preservation,living, transportation, consumption, and water energy management, waste and emissions and effluents, standards, development a to contribute initiatives These materials. hazardous of respect, a community culture cleaner environment, gas emissions and enable greenhouse per capita minimize activities. healthy that have had a direct impact on the lives of citizens in a community had a direct impact of citizens on the lives have that allocation, resource powers, policy regulating through choices, Inter‐agency in a and decision‐making collaboration forums. leadership, contribute that initiatives innovative many small community can lead to change. positive to of the Order were Some of our past recipients Support Beehive Services, Purple, the Royal Baharti Broken, Mahro ARC Resources, Sobeys, Servus Ray Union, Labossiere, Kuliasa, Credit Roos, Radowitz, Delores Bob Barker,Austin Matthew Kennedy and Hotel, Valley Drayton Curry. Savannah development and growth, leading to a diverse and prosperous and prosperous a diverse leading to and growth, development both the environmental business practices enhance The community. performance and economic create of all businesses in the community to and families. attractsa community further that growth economic voice for younger generations, encourages youth participation youth in the encourages generations, younger for voice collaborations positive create to behind the scenes or works community, with others. Sustainability www.draytonvalley.ca
Drayton Valley and District Guide Municipal Programs and Services 9 Fall & Winter | 2013 Children’s and Youth Programs 12 www.draytonvalley.ca CGIT is a program is a program CGIT age girl’s for developed Girls and 12-17 years. leaders participate in activities based on the of the needs and interests girls, keeping with the four elements of elements four keeping with the girls, our purpose; cherish health, seek truth, know God and serve others. drama, games, Activities include music, conferences, discussions, camping, crafts, and guest speakers. workshops 7-9p.m. Tuesdays, Church United Valley Drayton $25.00 Year Dianne (780) 542-5653 Contact rainingT in Girls anadian C Success Aim for Success, which is a mental health capacity which is a mental building Success, for Aim in the Our project works Valley. in Drayton project based here and early intervention of mental prevention of promotion, area actively work we Currently and families. youth health in children, school division elementaryin all the wild rose and junior high Alberta. Valley, schools in Drayton their develop help children that in class programs provide We of resiliency skills sociallyarray become help them to that universal offer We both in school and outside. successful friends, fun life, friends for of empathy, such as roots programs circle. and girls council boys stress such as anger, in areas programs group small also offer We name just a to justice & anxiety and restorative management and summer programs spring both break also provide We few. Please junior high. into supportthat transitioning around youth further on our forthcoming for information check out our website camp 2014. spring break or email [email protected] www.aimforsuccess.ca AIM For AIM armers F alley V arket vergreen M Drayton E Wednesday at the at Market runs every Wednesday Farmers The in week Second 10:30am-1:30pm from Omniplex of December week March-Third www.draytonvalley.ca
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KSHOP WOR AL SANTA’S vergreen MUSIC & ME music and fun explore Come children with your 10—11:30 a.m. Mondays MESSY ART to caregivers for is a chance This fun arts and enjoy come and crafts with their children. 10-11:30 am a month Fridays Two Questionnaires) and Stages ASQ (Ages children your for Screening Developmental calendars online at can be found date Up to www.evergreenparentlinkcentre.ca 780-542-3713 Valley Drayton 4921-43 St. School) (Back parking Anthony’s lot of St. Programs at the Evergreen Parent Link Centre (PLC) are FREE, are (PLC) Link Centre Parent the Evergreen at Programs service families with provides to unless otherwise PLC stated. aged 0-6. children comprehensive, high quality, provides PLC Evergreen The with comply that community based programs accessible, the to and responds of Excellence, standards Provincial offers PLC and families. needs of parents changing young to cater that In Drop Programs Parent/Child areas. families in our community and surrounding withinteraction sessions, informative Join us for FUN! and some children and other parents ANNU PICTURES W/ SANTA CRAFTS & ENTERTAINMENT STORE SANTA KS SNAC FUN FREE FAMILY LENDING LIBRARY & RESOURCE TOY Refundable Deposit of $20.00 CONNECTIONS CREATIVE a craft with a facilitator create Caregivers Childcare while staff provides FOR PLAY HURRAY meet new people come group, in play Drop Mornings a.m. 9:30—11:30 Wednesday 1—3 p.m. Thursday’s BUZZ TODDLER AND BABY and information, guest speakers Enjoy meet other parents as well a.m. 9:30—11:30 Tuesdays E ealth Centre 780-542-4415 ealth Centre ealth Center 780-361-4333 ealth Center Program Beginnings h with Friends Library Step Essentials School s ’ aby ooking Lending After Second C B Nutritious Contact Brighter Futures 780-514-5070 Futures Brighter Contact Brighter Futures has numerous resources available to loan to to available resources has numerous Futures Brighter on or other service books and DVD’s agencies, providers; parents, and more. management, behavior crafts, sibling rivalry, parenting, backpacks Backpacks also available; filled with Play are ’n’ Pack child to and your activities you fun crafts for and age appropriate theme and on a different Each pack is focused together. explore and much more! stories, games, board is filled with crafts, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Monday-Thursday Valley Drayton Ave, Office | Unit 1, 5105 51 Futures Brighter infor students program an interactive offers Futures Brighter opportunity students 1– 3. Each session offers completeGrades to snack,homework, a healthy and participate enjoy in various activities with their work gym activities group such as crafts, and interactive making bodies by healthy healthy on developing focus peers that problem training, empathy through well-being or mental choices and social skillssolving, training. p.m. 3 – 5 Wednesdays weeks on for 6 Fall and Spring in the Offered Elementary Breton at School partnerships is made possible through with Breton program This Elementary Rose School Division, and the Breton Wild FCSS, Worker. Wellness Family in Kindergarten classrooms; offered is a program Second Step friendship skills and compassion, learn about empathy children and skills listening management, emotion for solving, and problem songs and group crafts, through is accomplished This and learning. of their awareness with increased students activities provide that activities day to make their day to choices and appropriate feelings experience. with others a positive and interaction – June Sept. from required to schools as Offered Wild partnerships is made possible through with program This Success. Rose School for Division and Aim Cooking with Friends is a community kitchen, where a group is a community kitchen, a group where Cookingwith Friends meals. cost low nutritious, delicious, cook to of people gather learn budget, a food stretch to learn will how Participants important social support skills, and foster gain knowledge, and will be provided Both lunch and childcare networks. child(ren). and your you for is required registration Sept. – June) from (6-8 times per year on a Monday Every six weeks | $10 per session Church United Valley | Drayton 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. families who need extra support for is a program Essentials Baby’s Essentials Baby’s the health and happiness of their babies. ensure to participating purchase to to coupons families in order provides or formula. diapers, mothers, nursing for nutritional assistance Nutrition Program Prenatal Nutritious is a Canadian Beginnings FREE program This helps and supportsthat women. pregnant milk, and vegetables, for fruit, coupons food vitamins, provides nursing gifts and supplies, baby eating, on healthy information friendship and support.support, meet others for to and a place call: register To H Community Valley Drayton H Community Wetaskiwin ures Fut Services urce Reso amps orkshops C Gym W ay D und Playgro Support amily arenting amily F P Summer Preschool Indoor FREE workshops facilitated by our Family Support Coordinator; our Family by facilitated FREE workshops Perfect”, “Nobody’s blended families, potty training, discipline, and various other family support available. are topics TBD as demand requires. and location Times partnerships made possible through are with workshops These and DV Read & Learn. Link Centre Parent the Evergreen This is a FREE service provided by our Family Support our Family is a FREE service by This provided one support one to and our experienced from Coordinator; Drayton in at our offices either in-home or knowledgeable staff, on how and assistance information can also provide We Valley. This other families. and to can connect local resources to you parenting in your empowered more service feel to can help you self-confidenceskillsbuilding on while your and help increase child(ren). with your relationship your This is an exciting, FREE, week-long, themed summer day camp themed summer day week-long, FREE, is an exciting, This and 6-12. ages 3-5 children for experience July – August – Friday Tuesday olds 3-5 year 9:30 a.m. – noon for olds 6-12 year for 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drayton Breton, Flats, Alder of communities in the Offered and Rocky Rapids Valley, partnerships made possible through are with programs These Wetaskiwin Rose School Division, Wild FCSS, Valley Drayton FCSS, and other community agencies. This is a FREE cooperative and engaging preschool drop-in program preschool and engaging is a FREE cooperative This and social play. obstacle courses, ages 0-6; crafts, children for September – June From Hall Community Flats Alder the 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Tuesdays in Breton Church Covenant the Faith 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Wednesdays This is a FREE interactive and engaging preschool drop-in program preschool and engaging is a FREE interactive This and social play. games, parachute crafts, ages 0-6; children for September - June From the Rocky 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Rapids Centre Community Tuesdays the Berrymoor 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Centre Community Wednesdays Hall Community Grove Violet the 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Thursdays 780-514-5070 Futures Brighter Contact F Society hter Brig www.draytonvalley.ca
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Drayton Valley & District Agricultural Society
Offerings: Scholarships for students entering Post Secondary Studies in Agriculture or Home Economics. (Application information is Girl Guides of Canada available on our website) Guitars and Denim Dinner and Dance-This year the Awards dinner will be November 2nd 2013 at the Whitby Hall. Awards are Children’s and Youth Programs We offer program for girls between the ages of 5 & presented to the Farm family of the year, Community Events 17. The programs focus on such things as Community Successful scholarship applicants, and a Service, The Environment, The Arts, Science, Camping, Pioneer Award. Girl Guides & its history, & Active Living. Food Bank donations are raised through Sept-May, times vary. Sparks meetings (5&6 year olds) – Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. events and two local youth are sponsored Sparks, Brownies & Guides meet Brownie meetings (7&8 year olds) – Wednesdays 4:30 - 6 p.m. for summer camps annually. at the Scout-Guide Hall. Guide meetings (9, 10, & 11 year olds) – Thursdays 7 – 8:30 p.m. Pathfinders meet in Rocky Rapids. Pathfinders (12, 13 & 14 year olds) – Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Membership & Volunteers: Meetings: $110.00 - Contact Dana Wagner 780-621-1858 Rangers (15, 16, & 17 year olds) – every other Wednesday 7 – 9 p.m. New members are always welcome. The Regular meetings are held the third cost is $1/year and all members have voting Thursday of the month at the Brazeau rights at the monthly meetings. You can also County Building-upstairs at 7:00 pm. volunteer on any committees that interest Meetings are usually postponed for the you without being a member. Contact Summer and in December. The Annual one of the directors listed on the website General Meeting is in January. to volunteer your services at any time. Junior Forest Wardens Committee meetings are separate from the Contact : Box 6895, Drayton Valley, T7A 1S3 regular board meetings. www.dvagsociety.com
Christmas Family Night
Christmas Family Fun Night Drayton Valley Health Foundation hosts a fun evening for families to enjoy after the Santa Clause Parade on November 15. There are plenty of activities for children to take part in while parents take in the Holiday Trade Show.
Gala Casino Night Join us for the Gala Dinner & Casino on November 16. This is truly a spectacular Junior Forest Wardens is an exciting and educational opportunity Sept –June night with a Vegas theme suited to for young people and their families to have fun, develop skills Activities are held 2 times per month; launch the Holiday season. and get educated in the many diverse aspects of our natural Dates and times may vary environment. Junior Forest Wardens focuses on four key areas: Buck Creek, Drayton Valley areas November 15 and 16, 2013 Outdoor Skills, Ecology, Forestry and Leadership. $100/warden/year MacKenzie Centre, Drayton Valley Mandee at 780-514-5088 or Open to everyone ages 6-18. All family members (wardens, Erin at 780-621-0205 parents and younger siblings) are encouraged to participate in meetings and outings. 15 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 16 Fall & Winter | 2013 Drayton Valley Guide and District DRAYTON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESENTS Family Day Unplugged
Why Unplug? • 73% of kids would rather play with their parents than watch TV or use the Internet. • Teens who have more than three family dinners per week are likely to get better grades. • Residents in connected neighborhoods have greater quality of life. • Three critical factors for healthy physical and psychological child development are movement, Community Events Race Ride touch and connection to other humans. Community Events Some Ways to Unplug Spend Family Day: • playing board games • having dinner together • going tobogganing • building a snow-family • going for a walk • making cookies
This is a friendly competition between cities and towns in our area! Can your community connect the most on Family Day? Log the hours you and your family unplugged on February 18th.. Go to www.fcssaa.ab.ca to log your hours and tell your story or log them at the Drayton Valley Civic Centre 5120-52nd St. SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 Drayton Valley and District FCSS (780)-514-2200 | [email protected] | www.draytonvalley.ca
Register online at http://dv100.ca Haunted House
Drayton Valley and District FCSS Earlybird (until July 1) After July 1 & River Valley Players Presents: Halloween Haunted House and Resource Fair Single - $80.00 Single - $100.00 Monday October 28th, 2013 Omniplex Curling Rink Lounge Team - $120.00 Team - $150.00 4:30-6:30pm Mildly Scary Everyone Welcome
7-9pm Super Scary Ages 10 & up (Children 9 and under will not be admitted between 7-9pm) For more information call 780-514-2560 Admission is FREE
Food Bank Donations are welcome. Like us on Facebook: “DV 100 Bike Race” page If you are an agency interested in participating in the Resource Fair at this event please contact Jennifer at 780-514-2206.
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Drayton Valley and District Guide Learning Opportunities 21 Fall & Winter | 2013 Recreation Facilities 24 www.draytonvalley.ca tiquette k E k atepar Be Considerate of the Young Kids Young of the Be Considerate Remember start everyone has to the the time and explain Take somewhere. and help them out. rules of skateboarding the Park Trash 5) Don’t 3) Cross with Care 3) Cross to the Skatepark one area from Crossing always another can be very dangerous, crossing. before look both ways 4) leave don’t pick up after yourself, Always be blown garbage lying out to your someone else. or picked up by around duty keep the park and street to your It’s garbage. your clean from 6) Be Respectful others and the respect to show If you park, yourself. will earn respect for you actions of will impact the perception Your the park, and follow so take responsibility Skatepark all times. at etiquette Stand and watch other riders for a few a few other riders for and watch Stand the park so into venturing before minutes andpatterns can learn traffic the you that of other not rideriders. against the flow 4-S Sk 4-S 1) Be Patient your “Wait this means, In simple terms, people when other attention Pay turn!” riding. are the Lines 2) Learn The skatepark The Committee in 2007 to formed was of the deficiencies address parkthe existing and since driven then, this youth very has worked committee of a make its dream to hard modern BMX /Skatepark a Valley. in Drayton reality skateparks their core, At the new meetingare the point are They place. young for of congregation people and their parents. and sportThe is innovative the language is unique. is easilyBut the result skateboardingunderstood; is an activity combines that and athleticism challenge, skill its highest level. at Newly constructed , the skatepark at is located 4804-44 Street. Office Town the Contact any 780-514-2200 for at further on information the 4-S Skatepark. k atepar 4-S Sk 4-S Photos courtesyPhotos of Skateparktour.ca
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Recognize the signs and symptomsmental of health Provide initial help. Guide a person to professional support. Preserve life a person where may be a danger to themselves or others. Provide help to prevent mental health problems from developing into a more serious state. Promotethe recovery ofmental good health. Provide comfortto a person experiencing a mental health problem.
If like you would to learnmore about the program,find out about scheduled programs or inquire about booking for organization your please call 780 InCanada, one in three experiencewill a mental health problem in their lifetime. The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Canada program aims tomental improve health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people bettermanage potential or developing mental health problemsin themselves, a familymember, friend a or a colleague. MHFA Canada is an evidence based program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. to how learn will you program In this to: aims program This Cost: $35 per participant to cover cost of manual. Mental health first aid workshops After to register. 780-514-2206 to arenting P Separation Parenting After Separation After Parenting is a six hour seminar offering about the parents to information process, and divorce separation andthe effects of separation techniques on children, divorce and legal communication for affects parents that information and children. Sept. 9th and 16th, 18th and 27th, Nov. January 13th and 20th 6:30-9:30pm Alberta Campus College Norquest FREE Phone www.draytonvalley.ca
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Community Aquatic Facility Arc Bark Park Development Committee
RULES TO PAWS FOR: Capital Projects like a new pool Check out our Blog the Ripple Would you like to see a new PROGRESS 1. Receptacles are provided for your 7. Limit aggressive behavior. Immediately leash your dog and can take time. But, you can and see what is shakin’ with this aquatic facility? Pool Feasibility Study garbage as well as your dog’s waste make a difference today! project. For more information on this - please keep our park clean! remove it from the Off-Leash Park project proposal check out our Support and Commitment 2. Respect the park and others. if it becomes hostile to people or Fill out our survey. Still not enough? website Fundraising 3. Leash your dog while entering other dogs. Show your support. Go to our Go to our Advocate page and and exiting. 8. Handlers are responsible for any Construction website homepage and fill out get informed. www.aquaticfacility.ca 4. Children must be supervised at all injuries/damages caused by the our very brief survey. Email: [email protected] times. Parents are advised this site dog(s) under their care. is not suitable for young children. 9. Use of the Off-Leash Park is at your Not enough? 5. All dogs entering the Off-Leash own risk.
Recreation Facilities Facebook group: New Pool In Drayton Valley Park must have up to date 10. Smoking is prohibited at the ARC Recreation Facilities vaccinations and rabies shots. Bark Park. 6. Keep an eye on your dog at all 11. This Off-Leash Park is governed times. Only you are responsible by Municipal By-Law of the Town for your dog’s actions. Please of Drayton Valley. Abusers of the remember that other park visitors Off-Leash Park may be subject to fines. may be afraid of your dog. Keep your dog within sight and under Call (780) 514-2200 to report verbal control at all times. damage or vandalism
Located at 5801 - 49 Avenue, Head West on 50th Ave. towards 53rd Street, Turn left on 58 Street.
5737 45th Ave (at the Omniplex) Drayton Valley, AB 780-514-2234 Fitness Centre Monday - Friday 6am-10pm Tww|Çz` t gÉâv{ Éy VÄtá á àÉ XäxÜç XäxÇà4 Saturday-Sunday 8am-8pm Stop in and see our three level, full •In-House Catering •In-House Decorating service Fitness Centre! We offer a •Bar Service •In-House AV Service
variety of memberships, from daily to Contact us for more information yearly, to suit everyone’s needs. or to schedule a consultation. 780.514.2233 skating ponds 5745—45th Avenue Drayton Valley, AB
Squash & Racquetball Courts
The following ponds are maintained for Boxing Bags & Stretching Area public skating purposes: • Northview Pond Tanning Bed & Products • Aspen View Ponds • Ivan To Pond Indoor Walking & Running Track • Omniplex Park Pond Free Weights & Strength Weights FREE - Winter months | 780-514-2200 Watch for signs to be posted for safe Variety of Modern Cardio Equipment skating conditions Friendly Customer Service
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Park Valley Pool
1) Drayton Valley Lifesavers- Jr. Lifeguard Club We are a pool run program that coaches your child through a variety of skills such as, fitness, lifesaving skills when near water, basic first aid skills and competition skills. As an added bonus there is no fundraising! Dates: 55 Plus Club Session 1- September 10- December 12, 2013 Session 2- January 7 – March 20 2014 Times: 3:45-6:15 pm Recreation Facilities Location: Park Valley Pool 5030-48 St. Drayton Valley Alberta 55 Plus Recreation Centre and FitnessRecreation, Sports Activities for Senior Drayton Cost: $286 per session or $550 for both sessions when Crossfit DV paid up front Valley and Brazeau County Contact Information: Desiree Janzen Head Coach Residents Special Notes: Morning socializing, coffee/beverage $1.00, Must be 12 years of age or older between pool room $2.00 includes beverage, casual cards September – March for senior program. no charge, open to the public every weekday Junior program-must be level 4 or higher and under age 12. morning 9 am-11 am, Monday-Friday.
2) Drayton Valley Mermaids Pancake Breakfast – open to everyone Synchronized Swimming Club Concentrates on fun, 2nd Sunday of every month - $7.00 creativity and fitness. The girls will learn teamwork, and routine development while working together in a Regular Cribbage - every Monday 1-3:30 pm creative and fun environment. $3.00 includes beverage and snack Dates: Session 1- September 9- December 4, 2013 Regular Whist - every Thursday 1-3:30 pm Session 2- January 6- March 19, 2014 $3.00 includes beverage and snack Times: 4-5pm afterschool Location: Park Valley Pool 5030-48 St. Drayton Valley Alberta Regular Floor Curling - every Tuesday Cost: $154 per session or $288 for both sessions when and Friday 1-3 pm paid up front $2.00 includes beverage and snack Contact Information: Lynette Nienaber Head Coach Hours Special Notes: Swimmers must be in level 4 or higher. Interclub and Invitation events for cards, curling and snooker Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4) Drayton Valley Lightning- as organized by the club 6am, 7am, 9am, 11am, noon, 3) Park Valley Pool Kayaking Winter Swim Club 5pm, 6pm (No 6pm on Friday) This popular exciting new program offers beginners We are very excited to officially announce our new Regular Potluck Suppers, Christmas dinner/ a controlled environment to learn safety skills and name this year! Drayton Valley Lightning! We are social and Bus Tours Tuesday, Thursday kayaking basics. We are also offering advanced kayaking known as Drayton Valleys winter swim club. We are 9am, noon, 5pm, 6pm which includes learning the rolls. Kayakings popularity a club that puts fun and fitness first. We encourage Music Jamboree – Open to the public every is increasing and we are happy to work with the local teamwork and push swimmers to work on beating 4th Wednesday at 7 pm Cost: Unlimited membership kayaking club and the new provincial park to promote their personal bests throughout the year. While $130.00 per month this exciting adventure. incorporating fun into everything we do we promote Phone (780)-542-4737 weekday mornings 10 punches, punch pass Dates: Monday Nights for 3 classes proper stroke improvement and stroke development. Email - [email protected] $150.00 Times: 7:30-8:30pm We do everything from snorkelling, water sports, mini Senior memberships available $15.00 annually Location: Park Valley Pool 5030-48 St. Drayton Valley Alberta meets, diving, flipturns, and most importantly learning or $150.00 for a life time memberships. CrossFit DV Cost: $99 per person and mastering the 4 main swimming strokes of freestlye, www.crossfitdv.com Contact Information: Park Valley Pool 780-514-2225 backstroke, butterfly and breastroke. Every swimmer More detailed information on memberships, 780-234-4409 will receive a free team swim suit with their registration! activities and upcoming events available on our 4912-56 Street Come join us learn to swim as fast as lightning! web site - www.draytonvalleyseniorcitizens.com Dates: Session 1- September 9- December 9, 2013 Session 2- January 8- March 19, 2014 Times: 4-6pm Location: Park Valley Pool 5030-48 St. Drayton Valley Alberta Contact Information: Mandy Anderson Head Coach [email protected] Special Notes: We have age groups starting at the age 780-514-2225 of 3 By September 15th and go all the way to 99! Spaces [email protected] fill up quickly! 27 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 2828 Fall & Winter | 2013 Drayton Valley Guide and District
Drayton Valley Dodgeball
Recreation, Sports and FitnessRecreation, Sports Association (DVDA) and FitnessRecreation, Sports
Adult recreational dodgeball league (18+) Oct – April | Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:30 | St. Anthony’s Gym | $350/team or $25/person Tyler Kirsch (780)898-8246 | www.dvdodgeball.com www.facebook.com/groups/259395085253/
Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council Drayton valley horse club
We are a nonprofit social club involved in the Whether you’re interested in a paddle Spring: enjoyment of equestrian trail riding. We have down the North Saskatchewan River • DV Horse Club Trail Ride for Cancer approximately 80 kilometers of trails along or a scenic hiking experience along • Pembina Nordic Ski Club Bear’s Run the Pembina River with long and short loops its banks, the Eagle Point Provincial • National Paddling Week consisting of many bridges with one dry river Park and Blue Rapids Recreation crossing and two wet river crossings. Area has an activity waiting for Summer: outdoor enthusiasts no matter the • Parks Day Celebrations 1st Tuesday of Each Month (with the exception season! • Brazeau Bowbenders Archery Shoot of December): The Drayton Valley Horse Club • Brazeau ATV Club Family Fun Ride meets at 5121 51 Avenue (upstairs). New With over 120 km of managed trails, members always welcome. the Park System boasts the perfect Fall: destination to get away for the day • Brazeau ATV Club Poker Rally 3rd Saturday of Each Month during June, July, or weekend and recharge. Offering August, and September, we have fun rides at the outdoor educational programs and Winter: Riverside Trails. Everyone is welcome. activities for the communities of • Alberta Nordic Cup Brazeau County and Drayton Valley, We also ride in the Drayton Valley Parade. the Parks Council also works in Want to learn more about the Parks partnership with other recreational Council and its members? Visit our Our November meeting is held at the Violet clubs to host the following events: website at www.epbrparkcouncil.org Grove Hall and is a potluck supper with or become our friend on Facebook! entertainment to follow. Contact us at 780-898-7285. Meeting Location: 5121 51 Avenue (upstairs) - Contact: Darcy 780-542-5266 (res) 780-621-6764 (cell) http://dvhc.epbrparkscouncil.org/ https://www.facebook.com/DVHorseClub https://twitter.com/epbrparks
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Drayton Valley Riggers Rugby Club paddle club This is a Senior Men’s Rugby Football program which competes within the Edmonton Rugby Union. The season runs from May to the end of The Drayton Valley Paddling Club (DVPC) was created September. The best teams of each division from as a non-profit organization in 2006 to promote the Edmonton Rugby Union play the best teams recreational paddling in the community. from the Calgary Rugby Union for the Alberta Final Championship after regular season play. Membership is open to all in order to enjoy the local waterways as well as provide opportunities to learn Dates: Practices are Tuesday and Thursday. about paddling safety, regulatory requirements, and Regular Season games played on Saturdays environmental awareness through training, courses, Times: Practices 7-8:30p.m., Regular Season and practice on the water. games played in the afternoon at various times. Location: FMHS field for practices and games Come enjoy the pristine natural environment we during the 2013 season; Dependant on field have here on the river. What a great backyard! condition practices and games will be held at the Lions Park field next to the rodeo grounds for the Annual Trips include: 2014 season. • paddling and birding trip to Chip Lake • Kayak basic through to advanced training at Park Cost: Players dues are $300.00 to cover insurance Valley Pool, 1-hour sessions, equipment provided and team hosting costs • Gilligan’s Island paddle and picnic at Brazeau Dam Contact: Todd Muir (780) 621-8531 or • Adaptive Parkland Challenge, Willy Park to Rob Landers (780) 898-8886 Berrymoore Bridge paddle and picnic • Myrtle Lake paddle and camp Special Notes: Equipment costs, team jerseys, team garments, travel costs, award banquet costs For more information please see our are covered through local fundraising. website: www.dvpaddling.com For membership inquires, contact Elaine Tamboline by calling 780-514-4509
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Beehive Support Services Burden bearers
Beehive Support Services Association counselLing centre provides supports for adults with developmental disabilities in the Drayton Valley region. These supports include Burden Bearers Counselling Centre, Drayton Valley 24-Hour Residential Support, Supported Professional Counseling for families, individuals Independent Living, Community Access, and couples Employment, and Respite programs. The Beehive also operates the Drayton Valley Appointments: Monday – Friday Bottle Depot. Time: 9:00- 5:00 Location: 5014 Industrial Road, Drayton Valley, AB Offices open Monday to Friday. (Upstairs above Complete Supplies) Social Support Services Support Social Closed all statutory holidays. $80 per hour; however, no one is denied for lack of funds. Services Support Social 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 780-542-6045 5225 – 55A Street, Drayton Valley AB
We are a registered charity and programs that deal directly with client care are funded by Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD), an Alberta Government Health Ministry program. For volunteer opportunities or to make a donation, please Dwayne Henley, Executive Director contact us! Phone: 780-542-3113 | Fax: 780-542-3115 Email: [email protected]
BRETON FOOD BANK Cardium Region Proud Member of Alberta Food Bank Network Association (A.F.B.N.A.) Victim Services
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 57, Breton, AB TOC OPO Physical Address: Faith Covenant Church, A registered nonprofit police based agency that provides 4712-53rd Ave., Breton, AB support, information and referral to community residents Telephone: 780-696-3669 | Fax: 780-696-3668 impacted by crime or trauma. Court orientation, preparation Email: [email protected] and accompaniment is available for victims and witnesses upon request. We serve the Drayton Valley & Evansburg Detachment Area served: County of Brazeau east of R.R.#60 areas. Breton, Lindale, & Buck Creek County of Wetaskiwin west of R.R.#30 5409 Industrial Road – Drayton Valley RCMP Detachment Winfield, Alderflats, & Buck Lake Jean Williams or Kyla Linde | 780-542-7009 Breton F.C.S.S., Breton Covenant Church and Check our website for volunteer opportunities and Community combining efforts to provide food special events. hampers for families needing a temporary hand up. www.cardiumregionvictimservices.com Food donations are appreciated; however perishable items will be received by appointment only. All donations must have a best before date that is not past. Homegrown fruits & vegetables should be clean.
Monetary donations will be receipted at year end. To request a hamper call 780-696-3669. If no answer, please leave your name & phone number(s) at which you may be contacted in the Food Bank message box. A volunteer will return your call.
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care by mere ltd.
Helping seniors with mobility and other health issues to live independently!
Providing the following services: Transportation Housekeeping Assistance Respite Care
We care about what is important to you. Need help with housework, grocery shopping, getting to medical appointments, going for a
Social Support Services Support Social country drive or walk? We can help you!! McMan Youth, Family and Services Support Social Serving Drayton Valley and area. Rates can be Community Services Association hourly or fixed. 587-277-1441
Healthy Families in-home FASD Outreach Program Visitation Program Provides education, information, support and advocacy Early intervention programs to support families in to parents and caregivers of children and adults who have providing nurturing, stimulating and safe environments (or suspected) to have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders from birth to 5 years and also connecting families to (FASD) community supports as part of the service. Dates: Monday-Friday Dates: Monday-Friday Times: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Times: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Location: Parent Link Center Location: Parent Link Center (Behind St. Anthony School) in Drayton Valley Family Wellness program (Behind St. Anthony School) in Drayton Valley Cost: FREE Cost: FREE Contact: Monia (780) 542-3713 or Contact: Monia (780) 542-3713 or [email protected] for more information [email protected] for more information Description of Program: To provide intervention services to students ages 0-19 and families to improve their emotional, behavioral, and social well-being. All students and families are valuable and we all need support once in awhile to get over the bumps and struggles of life’s difficulties. This program is student Pembina Crisis focused and family orientated. Connection Society Location of Program: The following schools provide confidential counseling services: Description of Program Frank Maddock High School 780-542-4401 The Pembina Crisis Connection Society (PCCS) was Frank Maddock Outreach School 780-542-1551 established in April 1990 to coordinate resources H.W. Pickup Junior High School 780-542-4495 and educational opportunities focused on the Aurora Elementary School 780-542-9355 prevention of all forms of violence directed towards Drayton Christian School 780-542-7066 ones self or others. Eldorado Elementary School 780-542-5544 Evergreen Elementary School 780-542-5535 Pembina Crisis Connection Society provides Breton High School 780-696-3633 transportation to persons wanting to leave an Breton Elementary School 780-696-3555 abusive relationship to a shelter outside of the Drayton Valley Area. Website: dvfamilywellnessworkers.weebly.com Pembina Crisis Connection Society maintains resource material that is available on all forms of violence directed either towards self or others.
Location: 4820 51st Ave Contact Information: 780-621-2363 [email protected] Special Notes: Office Funded by Drayton Valley & District Family and Community Support Services 35 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 36 Fall & Winter | 2013 Drayton Valley Guide and District
Cause for Critters Warming Hearts Animal Rescue Society
Warming Hearts sole purpose is to provide Applications for volunteers/foster parents a comforting bowl of soup, free of cost to being accepted for our animals in and out of individuals that may not have the funds or the shelter. means for the basic nessecity. Volunteer – at the shelter, feeding, cleaning, WHERE: The Royal Canadian Legion fundraising etc. WHEN: Wednesdays @ 11:30am - 1:30pm Foster Homes – at your home until cats can go (while quantities last) into the shelter, or dogs are adopted. CONTACT INFO: Amanda Evans 780-515-1219 or Kelly Forster 780-898-6718 Monday - Friday 1-5 p.m. Social Support Services Support Social Volunteer Groups and Charities Bay 3, 5450-55 St. $5.00 per year membership fee Cause for Critters - (780) 898-PAWS (7297) We are a non-profit organization that relies on volunteers and donations.
Please feel free to drop in and visit our animals. Check out our annual Raise the Woof Fundraiser April 12th, 2014 Call for more information and tickets. Community Volunteer www.causeforcritter.ca Income Tax Program www.facebook.com/causeforcritters
Dedicated local Volunteers are trained by Canada Revenue We need volunteers like you to provide this valuable Agency to complete your return free of charge. community service to taxpayers who have low income and a simple tax situation. Eligibility: Humans Helping Humans Annual income of less than $30,000 for an individual or The benefits of volunteering include: $45,000 for a couple. • Receive free tax software, reference material and training Housing Foundation Simple Tax Situation from Canada Day Revenue Agency. Are not able to prepare taxes on your own • Help others and give back to your community. • Increase your personal tax knowledge and learn new skills. Humans Helping Humans Housing Program runs from March 3rd - April 30th • Set your own hours, volunteer as much or little as you like. Foundation’s purpose is to create the • Flexible one hour training session will begin in February! opportunity for homeownership to low to medium income families. For more information about this program please call Jennifer at 780-514-2206 We do this through the community’s generosity and involvement, allowing us to focus local resources and skills to build homes below market cost for local families.
The Foundation not only provides families with a home, but promotes volunteerism which creates a sense of community pride amongst all who are involved.
To apply for a home, to become a volunteer or to make a donation, contact Hack (780)-515-0021. www.humanshelpinghumans.ca/ www.facebook.com/pages/humans- helping-humans-housing-foundation
37 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 38 Fall & Winter | 2013 Drayton Valley Guide and District RESOURCE Drayton valley bottle depot DIRECTORY Breton and Area Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Drayton Valley and District Historical Society and Museum 4916 50 Ave Lion’s West Valley Park, off Hwy 22 west entrance to the RV Park, Beehive Support Services Association operates the Drayton (780) 696-3636 | [email protected] | www.village.breton.ab.ca Omniplex & Lion’s Rodeo Grounds Valley Bottle Depot, in association with the Beverage Special Features Information and Referral – Subsidy Application Assistance (OAS, CPP, GIS, GST) (780) 542-5482 Container Management Board (BCMB), the organization • An “Express Lane” for those with only one bag of Children, Family & Community: The Museum is dedicated to the preservation of local history in and responsible for the collection and recycling of beverage items to sort. *Community Registration and Information Night around Drayton Valley. The Museum is open weekdays and week- containers throughout Alberta. “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” is • Pickup Service for businesses at a cost of 15% of *Family Day *Halloween Hoopla ends noon-5 p.m. during the summer. Groups are welcome to tour more than a catch phrase to us ... it’s a practice that produces their refund total. Non profit organizations can take *Women’s Conference *Volunteer Income Tax Program the Museumat any time. Please phone to make arrangements. Volunteer Groups and Charities Resource Directory a cleaner Drayton Valley and a cleaner Alberta. It generates advantage of our Pickup Service at a cost of 10% *Volunteer Appreciation *Family Movie Nights revenue for BSSA, meets a community sustainability need, of their refund total. Pickup Service is available for *Summer Program *Christmas Tree of Remembrance Drayton Valley Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society and employs staff, including a number of the clients in our seniors and those who cannot get out on their own *Senior’s Exercise Program *Tools for Schools Located in the Wishing Well Apartments, employment program. We also support the Stollery Children’s at no cost. *Babysitter’s Course *Home Support Hospital and the Cans for Kids program. • Three sorting stalls 5102 46 Ave | (780) 542-2215 | (780) 621-0131 • We have an account system set up so you can *LIFE Camp *Seniors’ Week Meetings held on third Wednesday of each month except July, All beverage containers donate to any of our local charities, schools or clubs *Cooking for Kids *Girl Power August and December. There are speakers on alternate months, with 1 litre or under = 10 cents at anytime year around. *Safe Kids *Roots of Empathy round table discussions to help members with research. Members over 1 litre = 25 cents. • We support a different charity each month. Serving the Village of Breton and Brazeau County (East of the North may do research at Branch Library at Wishing Well Apartments daily Customers can donate to them inside the entrance Saskatchewan River) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday. where they will find a container marked with the Closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays name of the Charity of the Month. Drayton Valley and District Family and Community Support Drayton Valley Evergreen Farmers Market Monday 9:00 – 5:00, • Bottle drives are welcome. Please contact us for Services (FCSS) (780) 542-5487 | www.albertamarkets.com Tuesday 9:00 – 7:00, more information to assist you with your plans. 5120 52 St The Farmers Market runs every Wednesday at the Omniplex 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 9:00 – 5:00, Thursday 9:00 – 7:00, 5225 – 55A Street, Drayton Valley AB (780) 514-2204 | [email protected] | www.draytonvalley.ca to 1:30 p.m. from the second week in March until the third week of Friday 9:00 – 5:00, Debby Enyedy phone: 780-542-2003 | fax: 780-542-3115 See our ad on the inside of the back cover. December. Saturday 9:00 – 4:30. email: [email protected] Closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays Yellowhead County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Drayton Valley Fine Arts Society Wildwood (780) 542-5411 (780) 325-3782 | 1-800-814-3935 | www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca Bringing together those people who are interested in art, for Services provided by the FCSS program include information and fellowship and mutual support. In addition, the society aims to referral, seniors, children, youth and family programming and provide educational activities and to promote improvement of Special Olympics support and community development through grants and practicing artists in the community. non-profit. Drayton Valley Drayton Valley Municipal Libraries Civic Centre: 5120 52 St | Rotary Branch: 5749 45 Ave Arts & Culture Drayton Valley | (780) 514-2228 | (780) 514-2528 | [email protected] www.draytonvalleylibrary.ca “Special Olympics is committed to enriching the Breton and District Historical Society and Museum Drayton Valley is fortunate to have two libraries to serve the public lives of Albertans with an intellectual disability 4916 50 Ave, Breton and are offering free membership and lending services of books, through sports. (780) 696-2551 | (780) 542-3049 | [email protected] magazines, music, games, videos and DVDs. Free public internet A small group of volunteers are stepping up to access. Serving the Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County. revitalize this opportunity for individuals in our Breton Municipal Library community with a disability. We will be focusing 4916 50 Ave, Breton Drayton Valley Presents Concerts on bowling to start the year off. (780) 696-3740 | [email protected] | www.bretonlibrary.ab.ca (780) 542-5676 | www.draytonvalleymax.com Non-profit organization that brings in a variety of entertainment to the Location: Thunder Alley Derrick Toastmasters & Speechcrafters community including orchestral concerts, comedy, singers and mime. When: Starting late September Drayton Valley | (780) 542-9305 | www.toastmasters.ca Time: 1-3pm every other Saturday A positive learning environment and place to develop and practice Eleanor Pickup Centre for the Performing Arts Society your communication skills. Meetings are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday 5144 51 St We are looking for energetic adults who would be willing to volunteer their time evening of the month. (780) 898-7933 | [email protected] | www.performingartstheatre.ca every other Saturday to be coaches and score keepers. If you would love to hang Gacelas Ballet out with a cool group of athletes please 4929 44 St | (780) 542-9227 | [email protected] contact Shannon at 780-542-4247. A A dance studio offering professionally accredited dance instruction, as well criminal record check is required. as recreational and semi-competitive classes to students aged 3 to adult. 39 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 40 Fall & Winter | 2013 Drayton Valley Guide and District
Kinette Performing Arts Festival Drayton Valley Correctional Services (780) 542-1548 Community Halls & Association Emergency, Safety & By-Law 5136 51 Ave | (780) 542-2614 | www.solgen.gov.ab.ca This association plans and coordinates the annual music festival. Berrymoor Centre, Brazeau County 24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line Drayton Valley Fire Department (780) 542-6179 (403) 356-1099 | (866) 956-1099 Miss Joanne’s School of Dance 5120 52 St | (780) 514-2216 | 911 Berrymoor Centre is set up for children’s programs from September to The 24-hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line deals with: Dance Studio located in the Breton Centreplex, Breton May. It has an upgraded kitchen and lots of space for camping in the *Urgent, recent and historic sexual assault (780) 696-2136 | [email protected] Drayton Valley Health Centre-Hospital summer. *Child sexual abuse Recreational and competitive classes to students ages 3 - adult. 4550 Madsen Ave *Criminal harassment (stalking) Registration is in September and the year ends with a recital in May. (780) 542-5321 | www.albertahealthservices.ab.ca Buck Creek Community Association *Sexual harassment 24 hour emergency care center and walk in clinic. Brazeau County | (780) 621-1392 River Valley Players Associated Ambulance (780) 514-3820 | www.rivervalleyplayers.ca Drayton Valley Rural Crime Watch Association Carnwood Country Hall Association (780) 542-5118 | (780) 542-6751 A group of local people of various ages, skill level and experience (780) 542-3259 | www.ruralcrimewatch.com Brazeau County | (780) 542-2378 For all emergencies dial “911”. Ambulance service serving the with an interest in theatrical arts. Our goal is to provide a variety of Helps rural residents become aware of how to protect property and Pembina Valley Region including Breton, Evansburg, Drayton Valley theatrical entertainment to people of all ages. what their rights are. Cynthia Recreation Association and surrounding area. Hamlet of Cynthia in Brazeau County E4C - Women’s Emergency Accommodation Centre
Resource Directory Brazeau County | (780) 894-3983 Brazeau County By-law and Public Safety Resource Directory Edmonton Career & Education 7401 Twp Rd 494 (780) 423-5302 | [email protected] | www.e4calberta.org Drayton Valley Scout Hall (780) 542-7711 | (780) 542-8770 | (780) 542-7770 | www.brazeau.ab.ca Alberta Human Services-Alberta Works, Employment & Income This is a 24 hour staffed emergency shelter, providing support 4801 52 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-5187 For emergencies or crimes in progress call 9-1-1. To report a crime Located on the 2nd Floor, Provincial Building, 5136 - 51 Ave. services, an outreach worker, referrals and advocacy, as well as a safe call the RCMP at 780-542-4456. For bylaw assistance call Drayton Valley environment and meals. Easyford Hall 780-542-7711. For After Hours Emergencies call 780-542-8770 (780) 542-3134 | (866) 644-5135 | www.employment.alberta.ca (780) 542-6906 | (780) 542-7211 Income support, training and employment programs. Edmonton Emergency Relief Services Society (EERSS) Brazeau Regional Search and Rescue Society (780) 428-4422 | (780) 423-6712 | www.eerss.ca Funnel Community Hall Association (780) 542-2817 | 911 | [email protected] Career Information Hotline Our goal is to provide relief to fire, flood, and general disaster victims at Brazeau County | (780) 696-2491 If you need Search & Rescue call 911. (780) 422-4266 | 310-0000 | (800) 661-3753 no cost to them. The EERSS also provides aid to senior citizens, single www.alis.alberta.ca/hotline parents, and the less fortunate by providing them with basic supplies, Lindale Community Association Bullying Help Line Is a resource service for Employers, Employees, Job Education & such as clothing, household necessities, furniture and support. Brazeau County | (780) 542-3324 (888) 456-2323 | www.bullyfreealberta.ca Training Seekers. Services for youth or adults which can include either referrals or Kid’s Help Line Lodgepole Recreation Society assistance at the time of the call. Choice Career and Employment Centre 150 9th Ave SW, Calgary Lodgepole Hall | (780) 894-2260 | (780) 894-2277 5109 50 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 515-9004 | (780) 515-9868 1-800-668-6868 | [email protected] Organizes events within the Lodgepole area including the Pirates Cardium Region Victim Services We help both the people looking for jobs and the companies looking for www.kidshelpphone.ca of the Pembina, running the second-last Saturday in August. Call to Located at the Drayton Valley R.C.M.P. detachment, 5409 Industrial Rd employees. Providing the immediate help and hope that young people need book the Lodgepole Hall for an event. (780) 542-7009 | [email protected] and deserve 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Volunteer Advocates provide support, information and referrals to Drayton Valley and District Community Learning Centre Masonic Hall Lodge #182 victims of crime or tragedy. Also provided is court preparation & 5056 50 Ave | (780) 542-3373 | [email protected] Pembina Crisis Connection Society (PCCS) 5602 55 S, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-8778 support for victim witnesses. www.dvcommunitylearning.ca 4820 51 Ave | (780) 621-2363 See our ad in Learning Opportunities PCCS provides residents with educational information regarding New Moose Hill Community Club Child Abuse Hotline suicide and all forms of abuse. PCCS also coordinates transportation Breton | (780) 696-3860 | (780) 898-8295 5149 51 Ave (CFSA office), Drayton Valley Employment Standards to Women’s Shelters outside the community as requested. (780) 621-4021 | 1-800-387-5437 | www.edmontonandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca Main Floor Sterling Place 9940 106 St, Edmonton Rocky Rapids Community League If you are under 18 years old and are being abused, it is known as (780) 427-3731 | (877) 427-3731 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Rocky Rapids | (780) 542-0695 child abuse. [email protected] | www.employment.alberta.ca/es 5409 Industrial Road Drayton Valley | (780) 542-4456 The Employment Standards Act regulates employment standards and The MAX Disaster Services practices in Alberta. Employment Standards assists employees and Town of Drayton Valley By-Law Services 4801 43 St | (780) 898-1707 | www.draytonvalleymax.com 5120 52 St | (780) 514-2200 employers to resolve differences. 5120 52 St | (780) 514-2312 | (780) 898-0744 Drayton Valley’s major multi use facility specializes in entertainment www.draytonvalley.ca/town-services/emergency-preparedness [email protected] | www.draytonvalley.ca shows, wedding receptions, seminars and workshops. Features seat- Coordination of all responding agencies (utilities & emergency Norquest College ing for up to 320, a 1200 square foot dance floor/stage, and a state of services) in the event of a disaster. 5056 50 Ave, Drayton Valley WIN House (Edmonton Women’s Shelter Ltd.) the art lighting and sound system. (780) 542-5400 | [email protected] | www.norquest.ca Edmonton | (780) 479-0058 | www.winhouse.org Distress/Suicide Line Offers a wide range of credit courses originating from several Violet Grove Community Club 1-800-232-7288 post-secondary institutions: Athabasca University, NAIT, NorQuest Yellowhead Emergency Shelter for Women Violet Grove | (780) 542-7864 A confidential, non-judgmental listening service. Provides support College, Red Deer College, and Grant MacEwan College. 1-800-661-0937 | [email protected] and referrals for people experiencing difficulty in their lives. Help is Offers short-term accommodation to abused women or women Whitby Community League also provided for those in suicidal crisis and violent situations. in crisis and their children. Telephone or in-person support and Drayton Valley | (780) 339-2504 | www.whitbyhall.ca information is available 24 hours per day / 365 days per year. Serving Drayton Valley Citizens on Patrol (COP) Drayton Valley and the West Yellowhead region. (780) 542-4457 | [email protected] www.draytonvalleycop.com
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Youth Empowerment & Support Services Alberta Human Services-Alberta Works-Employment & Law Society of Alberta Town of Drayton Valley 9310 82 Ave, Edmonton Income Support 1-800-661-9003 | www.lawsociety.ab.ca 5120 52 St | (780) 514-2200 | (780) 542-5753 (780) 468-7070 | [email protected] | www.yess.org 2nd Floor, Provincial Building, 5136 51 Ave, Drayton Valley The Lawyer Referral Service is a program operated by the Law Soci- [email protected] | www.draytonvalley.ca The Shelter Program serves youth between the ages of 15 and 18 who (780) 621-4036 | (855) 754-6208 | http://humanservices.alberta.ca ety to assist people in finding a lawyer who will provide them with have nowhere to live and no one to turn to. This program provides young the legal services they require. Village of Breton people with immediate necessities such as shelter, food and clothing. Child Tax Benefit (Income Security Programs) 4916 50 Ave | (780) 696-3636 | [email protected] 1-800-387-1193 | www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/menu-eng.html Legal Aid Alberta www.village.breton.ab.ca The Canada Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made www.legalaid.ab.ca Faith Organizations to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children Legal Aid Alberta provides legal services at a reduced cost to those under age 18. who are unable to obtain a lawyer from their own resources. Health & Wellness All Saint’s Anglican Church 5212 47 Ave, Drayton Valley Drayton Valley and District Family and Community Support Mulligan Registries Inc. Drayton Valley Community Health Centre - (780) 542-5048 | [email protected] | www.allsaintsdraytonvalley.com Services Volunteer Income Tax Program 5148 52 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 621-1707 Alberta Health Services - Central Zone Drayton Valley | (780) 514-2206 Mulligan Registries Inc. offers a wide range of services to meet all of 4110 50 Ave, (Across from St. Anthony School) Breton Word of Faith Church See our ad in Social Support Services your registration and licensing needs including Corporate Registry, (780) 542-4415 | www.albertahealthservices.ca 4507 52 St, Breton Personal Property Registry, Land Registry, Vital Statistics Registry, Comprehensive School Health Program (780) 696-3500 | [email protected] | www.bwofc.com Drayton Valley and District Family and Community Support Vehicle Licensing, Drivers Licensing. They also offer Insurance for (780) 621-5351 Resource Directory Resource Directory Services-Making Financial Cents Program Home, Auto, Boat/R.V., Commercial. Dental Services Calvary Baptist Church (780) 514-2204 | [email protected] | www.draytonvalley.ca (780) 542-4415 4401 50 Ave, Drayton Valley This program consists of a series of free workshops that will give you Office of the Ombudsman Early Intervention Program (780) 542-4774 | www.calvarybaptistdv.ca the tools that you need to meet your financial goals and gain Suite 2800, 10303 Jasper Ave, Edmonton (780) 542-4415 financial freedom. See our ad under Learning Opportunities (780) 427-2756 | [email protected] | www.ombudsman.ab.ca Home Care Church of God The Alberta Ombudsman determines administrative fairness. We (780) 621-4933 5004 49 St, Drayton Valley Maintenance Enforcement Program respond to complaints of unfair treatment by the provincial Health Promotion -G.E.T.(Grow-Eat-Together) program-Dietitian (780) 542-5091 | www.draytonvalleychurchofgod.com Edmonton government authorities and a number of professional organizations. (780) 542-4415 EXT 6 (780) 422-5555 | 310-0000 | www.justice.alberta.ca/programs Injury Prevention Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints The MEP mission is to help families achieve compliance with Parenting After Separation (780) 621-5351 4307 52 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-3445 maintenance orders. (780) 514-2206 | (780) 514-2204 | www.albertacourts.ab.ca Mental Health Services In partnership with Alberta Justice, FCSS offers the Parenting After (780) 542-3140 Drayton Valley Alliance Church Money Mentors Separation course in Drayton Valley. Please contact us to register or Paediatric Occupational and Physical Therapy Located in the Aurora School, 3901 55 Ave, Drayton Valley (888) 294-0076 | www.moneymentors.ca for more information. See our ad under Learning Opportunities. (780) 542-4415 (780) 542-6501 | [email protected] | www.dvalliance.ca A not-for-profit, unbiased, consumer debt counselling service. Public Health (immunizations, travel health, pre and postnatal Service Alberta services etc..) (780) 542-4415 Drayton Valley United Church 310-0000 | www.servicealberta.ca Public Health Inspector 5209 48 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-5743 | [email protected] Government Provides information and referral on provincial programs and services (780) 621-4996 and toll-free assistance to Alberta government departments. Speech-Language and Audiology Services Emmaus Lutheran Church Brazeau County (780) 542-4415 4604 50 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-5101 7401 TWP RD 494, Drayton Valley Service Canada (Federal Government Outlet) (780) 542-7777 | (780) 542-7770 | www.brazeau.ab.ca Located 2nd Floor, Provincial Building, 5136 51 Ave, Drayton Valley Addiction Support Faith Covenant Church (780) 542-5400 | www.servicecanada.ca Alberta Health Services - Addictions and Mental Health 4712 53 Ave, Breton | (780) 696-3669 | www.bretonfaithcov.com Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Onsite services only available the last Tuesday of each month. A Located on the main floor of the Provincial Building, 5136-51 Ave. 310-3276 | www.agric.gov.ab.ca resource service that helps clients apply for Social Insurance Numbers Drayton Valley | (780) 542-5669 | 310-0000 Ignited Church The Alberta toll free number 310-FARM is for any agriculture related and other federal programs such as Employment Insurance (EI) [email protected] | www.albertahealthservices.ca 4951 41 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-5843 | www.ignitedchurch.ca questions. Applications, Pension Plan & Disability Applications. Drayton Valley and Area Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) Life Church Alberta Human Services Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) Located in the basement of the United Church 5029 48 St 5115 50 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 621-0277 | www.life-church.ca 2nd Floor, Provincial Building, 5136 51 Ave, Drayton Valley Main Floor, Great West Life Building 9920 108 St, Edmonton (780) 542-8729 | (780) 621-0354 | www.aa.org (780) 422-9681 | (855) 754-6208 | http://humanservices.alberta.ca (877) 944-0313 | [email protected] | www.srd.alberta.ca 24 hour # (780) 542-8729 Drayton Valley meetings: St. Anthony’s Church Alberta Works-Employment & Income Support Fridays @ 7:00 p.m., Saturdays @ 8:00 p.m., and Sundays @ 8:00 p.m. 4708 50 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-5254 -Career & Employment Inquiries 780-542-3134 Serving Drayton Valley and area -Income Support Applications 780-621-4036 Local Government -Ongoing Benefit Inquiries 1-855-754-6208 Gamblers Anonymous Financial Assistance & Resources AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) Diana McQueen, MLA, Drayton Valley - Devon Constituency Edmonton | (780) 463-0892 | www.albertaga.net -Applications/Inquiries 780-542-3134 5136B 52 Ave, Drayton Valley Edmonton and Area meetings/events general information line. Alberta Enterprise & Advanced Education Student Funding -Ongoing Benefit Inquiries 780-542-3354 (780) 542-3355 | (780) 542-3331 | (800) 542-7307 Check website for a list of meetings. Contact Centre [email protected] | www.assembly.ab.ca Serving Edmonton and area (800) 222-6485 | www.alis.alberta.ca/studentsfinance Alberta One Call/Call Before You Dig Information regarding student loans and grants. 1-800-242-3447 | [email protected] | www.alberta1call.com Hon. Rob Merrifield: Minister of State, Transport - MP for Yellowhead Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) Prevention of damage to buried facilities. Request to have the Box 7887 Edson, AB T7E 1V9, Edson Located in the basement of the United Church, 5029 48 St location of your utilities marked. Minimum of two full days notice is 1-800-268-7117 | [email protected] | www.merrifieldmp.com Drayton Valley | (780) 542-4855 required. No charge service. A 12-Step program. Meetings held Mondays and Thursdays @ 7:00 pm.
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Counseling Services Drayton Family Dental Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Alberta (ALS) - Eating Disorders Education Organization Breton’s Family Wellness Worker Program Unit 112, 4930 55 Ave (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) 1-888-404-3336 | [email protected] | www.edeo.org/links/index.htm 4907 51 Ave (High School), Breton (780) 515-9095 (888) 309-1111 | [email protected] | www.als.ca The Eating Disorders Education Organization of Edmonton is a (780) 696-3633 | (780) 696-3555 | [email protected] Dr. John Zeljeznak Provides support services to persons with ALS and their families by assisting non-profit human rights organization celebrating human diversity. Providing supportive counseling and resources to the students and them to access community services and other health care professionals. families that attend Breton High Schooland/or Breton Elementary. South Hill Smiles Dental Care Health Benefit Contact Centre 108 5205 Power Centre Boulevard Drayton Valley Brain Care Centre (780) 427-6848 | (877) 469-5437 | www.humanservices.ab.ca Burden Bearers Counselling Centre - Neil White M.A., M. Div. (780) 514-7359 524 50 St, Edson The Alberta Health Benefit program supports Albertans with low Lara Willows M.C.S., R. PSYCH Dr. Moussa Diakite, Dr. Samuel Dutil (780) 712-7560 | (780) 712-7567 | (866) 712-7560 income to ensure they have access to prescription drugs, dental 5014 Industrial Rd, Drayton Valley [email protected] | www.braincarecentre.com services, optical services, emergency ambulance and diabetic (780) 542-6045 | [email protected] Home Support Brain Injury help and support meeting bi-monthly in Drayton Valley. supplies that are essential to health and well-being. www.burdenbearersdv.com Alberta Health Services - Home Care Call for times and places. A not-for-profit organization funded by donations and client fees. 4110 50 Ave, Drayton Valley Health Link Alberta (780) 621-4933 | (780) 621-4998 Canadian Cancer Society (866) 408-5465 | www.healthlinkalberta.ca Drayton Valley Comprehensive Family Violence Initiative - The purpose of Home Care is to assist individuals of all ages with 1-800-661-2262 | [email protected] | www.cancer.ca Highly trained registered nurses provide telephone advice and Rita Dillon, MSW, RSW health problems or disabling conditions so that they can remain as A community based organization with volunteers and staff working to health information, 24 hrs/day, 7 days a week. (780) 621-1800 | (780) 542-6702 | [email protected] independent as possible and stay in their own homes. make cancer history at the grassroots level in communities across Canada. Resource Directory Resource Directory www.draytonfamilyviolence.com Osteoporosis Alberta Chapter Individual, family and group counseling (male and female groups) Beehive Support Services Cancer Support Group 1-800-463-6842 | [email protected] | www.osteoporosis.ca for people experiencing family violence or history of abusive 5225 55A St, Drayton Valley (780) 542-2735 | [email protected] Osteoporosis Canada provides medically accurate information to relationships, childhood to present. (780) 542-3113 | [email protected] | www.beehivesupportservices.com A support group for people who are fighting cancer and their patients, health care professionals and the public. Services include Provides support services and programs for developmentally disabled families and for those who have lost someone to cancer. Meets the free publications, a bilingual toll-free line, educational programs and Drayton Valley Family School Liaison Program adults and their families. last Wednesday of each month at 11:30am at Harbour Lights Room referrals to self-help groups and community resources. (780) 542-4401 | [email protected] at the West Wind hotel. The Family Wellness Worker acts as a liaison between home and Early Intervention Program - Alberta Health Services - Central Zone STI/HIV Information Line school. Located in the Drayton Valley Community Health Centre, Catholic Social Services Edmonton | (800) 772-2437 | www.health.alberta.ca 4110 50 Ave, Drayton Valley 10709 105 St, Edmonton The Sexually Transmitted Infection Centre (STI) provides free Human Services Centre - Rita Dillon, MSW, RSW (780) 542-4415 | www.childrenservices.ca (780) 424-3545 | www.catholiccharities.ab.ca confidential assessment, testing, counseling for STIs, HIV and Blood 5008 51 Ave Drayton Valley Early Intervention services are provided to families of children 0 - 3.5 years Catholic Social Services is a multi-function social service agency that borne Pathogens (BBP), pregnancy testing and emergency (780) 621-1800 | [email protected] of age (Up to 6 years in some areas). Children must be developmentally serves people of all faiths and cultures throughout central and northeast contraceptive pill. Needle exchange site. Education team is www.humanservicescentre.ca delayed or be at risk of delay due to biological circumstances. Alberta. Catholic Social Services offers more than 100 programs available for presentations. Serving Edmonton and area. Offers psychological, therapeutic and consulting services. Offers including: individual and family counseling; group care and foster care for counseling for anxiety and depression, relationship counseling, K – Bri Solutions children and youth; in-home family support services; home care services; T.O.P.S. workshops and seminars. 5217 50 St, Drayton Valley settlement support services for immigrants and refugees; residential (780) 437-0167 | www.albertatops.ca (780) 542-7744 | (780) 542-7745 | [email protected] and outreach programs for persons with physical and/or developmental T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight support HumanaCare [email protected] disabilities; residential and outreach programs for persons living with HIV/ group. T.O.P.S. advocates a basic exchange menu plan and moderate 10103 97A Ave, Edmonton Services include: Support for adults with acquired brain injuries, AIDS; referral and support services for elder adults exercise for losing weight and maintaining it. Regular meetings are (800) 661-8193 | www.humanacare.com support for children and adults with special needs, home care, drive held Thursday morning at 9:45 in the Evansburg Legion, and A contemporary Work-Life & Wellness programs include assessment, and medical transportation service, support homes, community Central Alberta Child and Family Services (CFSA) Thursday evening at 7:15 in the Entwistle Lions Hall. Currently counselling and referral services. access supports and a courier/delivery service. 5149 51 Ave, Drayton Valley Drayton Valley does not have a chapter, but it only takes 4 people (780) 621-4021 | (780) 542-3824 | 310-0000 | [email protected] to start one! Judith Gill Psychological Services Life Support Society of Drayton Valley and District www.humanservices.alberta.ca\programs-and-services.html #3, 5132 50 St Drayton Valley (780) 621-2840 Assesses needs, sets priorities, plans, allocates resources and Westward Goals Support Services Inc. (780) 621-1196 | [email protected] This volunteer non-profit society operates an emergency response manages the provision of services to children,families and other 5149 51 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 621-4020 | www.westwardgoals.ca system via telephone to link medically fragile persons with a 24 community members. Services provided include: in home or out of home respite, Schoepp & Associates Psychological Services - Carolyn Schoepp, hour answering service, by pressing a “HELP” button in the case of developmental and behavioural support aide, community support Registered Psychologist an emergency or the inability to use a regular phone. The “HELP” Comprehensive School Health aide, personal care, out of home placement and individual programs. Drayton Valley button works within a reasonable distance of the phone connection 4110 50 Ave, Drayton Valley (780) 621-0301 | (780) 621-0308 | [email protected] in the average home. Serving Drayton Valley, Lodgepole, Tomahawk, (780) 621-5351 | [email protected] Medical Clinics www.schoeppandassociates.ca Evansburg, Wildwood, Alder Flats, Breton, Winfield. www.albertahealthservices.ca Bader Chiropractic Clinic Individual, family and couples counseling provided by a registered The Comprehensive School Program promotes health and well 5109 50 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-4888 psychologist. Serenity House being in the development of successful learners with students, #1 4552 madsen Avenue, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-3610 school staff, parents, health professionals and the community Breton Health Centre Dental Offices Care residence for up to 12 individuals with early to mid stage dementia. working together to support health. 4919 49 Ave, Breton | (780) 696-3944 Birchall C.R. Professional Corporation The Health Centre is open two - three days per week. The doctors for 5101 51 St, Drayton Valley Information & Support Drayton Valley MS Community Support Group this facility are based out of Drayton Valley, but schedule certain days (780) 542-2525 Alberta Child Health Benefit Contact Center 5056 50 Ave - Room 5 to provide services in Breton. Laboratory and X-Ray services are (780) 427-6848 | (877) 469-5437 | [email protected] (800) 268-7582 | [email protected] available to patients at this facility. There is no doctor on call after Breton Dental Office www.employment.alberta.ca/FCH/2076.html The Drayton Valley MS Community Support Group gives those living 4 pm. Emergencies must go a nearby hospital or call 911 for an 4907 50 Ave Get free eyeglasses, prescriptions and dental visits for your children with MS an opportunity to discuss the management of MS ambulance. (780) 696-3434 through the Alberta Child Health Benefit Plan. It helps pay health Symptoms, treatments, quality of life and recent research. Dr. Jason R. Hambleton care bills for families with limited incomes. 45 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 46 Fall & Winter | 2013 Drayton Valley Guide and District
Claro Family Practice Physiotherapy Young Moms- Alberta Health Services Drayton Valley Apartments #107, 4930 55 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 621-0202 Drayton Valley Physiotherapy 4110 50 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 621-4989 | (780) 542- 4415 Black Gold Apartments 4908 44 St Dr. Gigg, Dr. Smith, Dr. Botes, Dr. Young, Dr. Gossman #3 5606 55 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-2023 Young Moms support group for pregnant and parenting teens. Cameo Courts 5124 & 5125 53 St It’s a place to meet other young moms and to learn about topics Cadence Court 5220-5214 47 Ave Drayton Valley Hospital & Care Centre Pregnancy & Parenting Resources important to them and their children. Carleton East 5207 53 Ave 4550 Madsen Ave, Drayton Valley Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth (ASAC) Cedar Manor 4809 50 St (780) 542-5321 | www.albertahealthservices.ca 7219 106 St, Edmonton Chimo Place 5112 53 St Acute Care, Continuing Care, 24 hour Emergency Services, (780) 425-7993 | [email protected] | www.asac.ab.ca Media Derrick Manor 4824 49 St Physiotherapy, Cancer Treatments, X-Ray/lab service. ASAC believes parents have the right and the responsibility to make Drayton Manor 4305 52 St informed choices about childbirth and that a full range of options Big West Country Radio Heidi-Ann Apartments 5210 53 Ave Malone Medical Clinic should be available to them. 5164 52 Ave, Drayton Valley Hill Crest Manor 4612 50 Ave 4955 41 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-3366 (780) 542-9290 | [email protected] Juniper Manor 4817 50 Ave Medical Office and Lab Facilities. Birthright Edmonton www.bigwestcountry.ca Meridian Heights 5203 52 St Dr. Peyton, Dr. Beacom, Dr. Murphy, Dr. Srikisson, Dr. Ali, #108, 11520 100 Ave, Edmonton Paradeview 4805 50 Ave Dr. Vandermerwe, & Dr. Shoaib (780) 488-0681 | 1-800-550-4900 | www.birthright.org Drayton Valley Western Review Parkview Apartments 4821 47 St A crisis pregnancy service. A volunteer organization helping women explore 4905 52 Ave, Drayton Valley Pembina Manor 4763 53 St Mental Health alternatives to abortion when dealing with an unwanted pregnancy. (780) 542-5380 | www.draytonvalleywesternreview.com Urbanata 5211 53 Ave Resource Directory Alberta Mental Health Helpline Westview Manor 5117 53 St Resource Directory (877) 303-2642 | www.albertahealthservices.ca Breast Feeding Support Services - Alberta Health Services Staffed 24/7 by health professionals, the Mental Health Help Line Located in the United Church, 5029 48 St, Drayton Valley Necessities Drayton Valley Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store provides: crisis intervention; information on Mental Health programs (780) 542-4415 | [email protected] 5004 54 St | (780) 542-6062 and services and referral to other agencies when appropriate. www.albertahealthservices.ca Santa’s Anonymous Provides recycled household goods and clothing at reasonable A breastfeeding support group for mothers and babies. Discuss Drayton Valley | (780) 898-5579 | (780) 542-1481 prices. All monies generated go to the Drayton Valley Hospital. Drayton Valley Mental Health Centre concerns, ask questions, weigh babies, meet friends, browse through Located in the Drayton Valley Community Health Centre, 4110 50 Ave the lending library. Thursday mornings 10:30 a.m. to noon, all Food Assistance Humans Helping Humans Housing Foundation (780) 542-3140 | www.albertahealthservices.ca children welcome. Breton Christmas Wishes Society Drayton Valley | (780) 515-0021 | www.humanshelpinghumans.ca Provides mental health programs in both community and hospital Breton | (780) 696-3669 Humans Helping Humans Housing Foundations purpose is to create settings for people of all ages who are having mental health difficulties. Nutritious Beginnings Similar to Santa Anonymous, Breton Christmas Wishes Society assists the opportunity for home ownership to medium to low income Located in the Drayton Valley Community Health Centre, families during the holiday season. Families must be referred by a families. Please call to apply for a home, to be become a volunteer or Optometrists 4110 50 Ave, Drayton Valley school, doctor or pastor. to make a donation. Drayton Valley Eye Clinic (780) 542-4415 | www.brighter-futures.ca Suite #7 5505 50 St | (780) 621-3937 Provides support to pregnant and new mothers in order to have a Breton Food Bank Service Alberta – Landlords and Tenants Information healthy pregnancy and healthy baby, including women who: Breton | (780) 696-3669 (877) 427-4088 | www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/Landlords_Tenants.cfm Drayton Valley Eyecare *are unable to get the foods they need for a healthy pregnancy Serving Breton and area. Service Alberta is responsible for enforcing the Residential and 5120 50 St | (780) 542-4824 *need information to make healthy choices during pregnancy Tenancies Act and regulations. Dr. LeDrew, Dr. Chin, Dr. Niblett *feel alone, have little support, or have trouble accessing services Drayton Valley and Area Community Food Bank Society *are teenagers 4820 51 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 514-3777 The Eye Centre Food hampers may be provided to individuals and families up to six Professional & Business Associations 5105 50 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-4443 Option Sexual Health Association times per year. Please call before 6:00 p.m. to leave a call back number 780-423-3737 for a volunteer to arrange a hamper pickup time for a Monday or Better Business Bureau Pharmacies A pro-choice, charitable organization that provides sexual health 1-800-232-7298 | [email protected] Extra Foods Drugstore Pharmacy education and counseling services in Edmonton and surrounding Meals on Wheels www.edmontonbbb.org 5212 50 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-3337 Communities. Breton | (780) 696-3636 Nutritious meals delivered to those that cannot cook for themselves. Consumers’ Association of Canada (Alberta) Rexall Drugstore Pregnancy Care Centre Noon meals available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Delivery available (780) 426-3270 | [email protected] #11 4341 50 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-4486 11223 100 Ave, Edmonton in the Village of Breton and Brazeau County, east of the North www.albertaconsumers.org 780-424-2624 | (877) 424-2685 | [email protected] Saskatchewan River. The Association operates as a consumer watchdog agency by: Value Drug Mart www.pregnancycarecentre.ca monitoring the marketplace, providing information, skills and 56 Ave & 50 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-5366 Provides information, support and referral for any woman who is in a Meals on Wheels strategies, analyzing consumer problems, representing the pregnancy crisis and needs assistance having a successful pregnancy. Drayton Valley | (780) 542-2985 | (780) 542-3216 consumer interest to industry and government, and uniting Wal-Mart Pharmacy Meals on Wheels is a volunteer driven project that delivers meals consumers to ensure fairness in the marketplace. Power Center Blvd, Drayton Valley | (780) 514-3214 Terra-Centre for Pregnant and Parenting Teens to those who are unable to cook for themselves. Noon meals are 9930 106 St, Edmonton available Monday - Friday. Drayton Valley and District Chamber of Commerce Winter’s Pharmacy (780) 428-3772 | [email protected] | www.terracentre.ca Drayton Valley Inside Malone Clinic 4955 41 Ave, Drayton Valley Supporting pregnant and parenting teens and their children in Brazeau Seniors Foundation (780) 542-7578 | (780) 542-2688 | www.dvchamber.com (780) 542-2895 developing confidence and skills to succeed by providing child 5208 47 Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-2712 Second location is #108 4930 55th Ave development opportunities, parenting support, and connections to The Brazeau Seniors Foundation provides supportive housing Drayton Valley Inter-Agency Committee (780) 542-5102 the Community. options to senior members of our communities. They manage the Drayton Valley | (780) 542-3373 Shangri-la Lodge, Wishing Well Apartments, Leisure Lea Apartments, Agencies, businesses and organizations in health and education Spruce View Court Apartments and the Direct Rent Supplement fields network and share information on what is happening in the program as well as the Town’s Urban . community. Meets the last Tuesday of the month.
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Energy Resources Conservation Board Youth Mentor Connector Program Northview Park/Playground Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council 5005 61 St, Drayton Valley Drayton Valley between 55 Ave and Mackenzie Ave 5136 51 Ave Second Floor of the Provincial Building, Drayton Valley (780) 542-5182 | [email protected] (780) 514-2200 | [email protected] Northview Pond (Green Space) (780) 898-7275 | (780) 542-6905 | (866) 427-3582 www.ercb.ca If youth who have been or are at risk of being involved in criminal Mackenzie Ave and 55 A Ave [email protected] | www.epbrparkscouncil.org activity due to poor relationships, family discord, drugs and alcohol Mackenzie Park/Playground The Eagle Point - Blue Rapids Parks Council represents a unique Pembina Agricultural Protection Association (PAPA) use, or disconnection with school are given the opportunity to c Mackenzie Ave and 48 A St partnership between the Government of Alberta and the local 5001 67 St, Drayton Valley onnect by choice to community mentorship and leadership Pocket Park/Playground community, who work hand-in-hand on the planning, management (780) 514-2855 | (780) 542-6464 | (800) 465-2147 opportunities, they are more likely to become a positive member of 5037 44 St and funding of the Eagle Point Provincial Park and Blue Rapids [email protected] | www.pembinaagprotection.org the community. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or just Rotary park/Splashpark/Playground Provincial Recreation Area. The goal of the association is to work collaboratively with the energy want more information contact the Youth Mentor Connector. 51 Ave and 49 St industry to ensure that industrial development proceeds in a manner Downtown Park/Playground Easyford Campground that does not negatively affect the rural environment. PAPA is committed 5125 52 Ave North of Drayton Valley, West on Secondary Highway 621 and to finding ways in which all industry can co-exist while ensuring a sound Recreation North on Range Road 83 future for agriculture and the rural community. Drayton Valley/Brazeau Ski Hill (780) 542-7777 | www.brazeau.ab.ca Maple Ridge Park and Ball Diamonds (780) 542-2837 | [email protected] 30 sites operated by Brazeau County. Usage is by reservation only. 51 St and HWY 616, Breton www.draytonvalleyskihill.com Programs for Children & Youth Offers downhill skiing and snowboarding. With a T-Bar and 2 tow PIH-TO-KWE Campground Resource Directory Brazeau County Community Sports Fields ropes, rentals and a fully stocked clubhouse. Highway 22 North across from Drayton Valley Golf Course, Drayton Valley Resource Directory AIM for Success 7401 TWP 494 (780) 542-7080 H.W. Pickup Junior High School 3505 - 58th Ave, Drayton Valley Baseball and Soccer Fields Frank Maddock Sports Fields This pet friendly campground is nestled in an old growth pine forest. (780) 542-4495 | (587)-277-0147 | [email protected] 43 St and 43-48 Ave, Drayton Valley Reservations accepted. 13 full-service sites, 10 un-serviced sites. www.aimforsuccess.ca Brazeau Regional Tourism Committee Running track, football field, soccer field and ball diamonds. Bathrooms and showers are handicap accessible. Free firewood, See our ad under Children’s and Youth Programs 6009 44 Ave, Drayton Valley sani dump, tap water, pull through sites, playground & horseshoe pits. (800) 633-0899 | 780 542-7529 | [email protected] Lodgepole Community Park & Playground Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre www.brazeautourism.ca 52 Ave and 48 St, Brazeau County Willey West Campground 4826 47 St, Red Deer | (403) 340-2606 | aspirespecialneeds.ca Thinking of getting away for a weekend or planning an extended Located on the North Saskatchewan River 6 kms east on Hwy 22. www.aspirespecialneedsresourcecentre.ca family vacation? Well, your “Bridge to Adventure” starts right here… Lodgepole Outdoor Skating Rink Drayton Valley Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre is a non-profit child development in Brazeau County! 46 St and 52 Ave, Brazeau County (780) 542-5821 centre and community resource assisting children with special needs 57 sites: 7 with full service; 40 power sites to reach their full potential. Breton Ball Diamonds Rocky Rapids Community Park (25 with 15 Amps and 15 with 30 Amps) 4732 48 St, Breton RR 74 TWP 500 (HWY 621) or 50 Ave and 50 St, Brazeau County Brighter Futures Family Resource Society Park, Playground, Ball Diamond, Walking Path and Outdoor Skating Rink. Fitness Centers #1, 5105 51 Ave, Drayton Valley Breton Centennial Park & Playground Park Valley Pool (780) 514-5070 | (780) 696-2543 | (877) 330-8808 51 Ave 50 St, Breton Travel Alberta 5030 48 St, Drayton Valley [email protected] | www.brighter-futures.ca (800) 252-3782 | www.travelalberta.com (780) 514-2225 | [email protected] Our Vision: “To strengthen family relationships and community Breton Outdoor Skating Rink The official destination marketing organization for the province of Alberta. www.draytonvalley.ca/living-here/pool connections.” Brighter Futures is a non-profit society. See our ad in 5404 47 St, Breton 5 lane indoor pool providing swimming lessons for all ages, exercise Children’s and Youth Programs. Violet Grove Community Park programs for seniors, lane swimming, a ramp entry into a wading area, Buck Creek Playground RR 80 TWP 484, Brazeau County a large slide, a smaller slide, a Tarzan rope, a hot tub and a viewing area D.V. Read and Learn 47 St and 50 Ave (TWP 480), Brazeau County Outdoor Skating Rink & Playground with concession machines. Please call 514-2220 for the pool schedule. Drayton Valley (780) 621-1722 | [email protected] | www.dvreadandlearn.com Drayton Valley Parks and Playgrounds Campgrounds & Parks Total Works Fitness Centre D.V. Read and Learn is a small not-for-profit society providing literacy RV Park & Playground Brazeau Reservoir Provincial Campground 5737-45th Ave, Drayton Valley support to adults and families in the Drayton Valley and Brazeau 6001 44 Ave Located at the Brazeau Dam (780) 514-2234 | www.draytonvalley.ca/fitness-centre County area since 1985. West Valley Park Road Day use Park & Playground (780) 894-0006 | www.reserve.albertaparks.ca Three level fitness facility offering cardio and weight training Between 49 Ave and 45 Ave Four campground locations in total 51 single sites plus group equipment, squash and racquetball courts, tanning beds and Evergreen Parent Link Centre Watino Park/Playground facilities. Please call Brazeau Regional Tourism at 780-542-7529 for personal fitness consultations. 4921 43 St, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-3713 | [email protected] 56 St between 47 & 48 Ave information during the off season. www.evergreenparentlinkcentre.ca Ivan To Park/ South Park & Playground Golf Clubs “Working with Parents to create the best start for their children”, The behind 43 Ave from 52-56 St Cynthia Campground & RV Park Big Tee Golf Course Evergreen Parent Link Centre’s Four Core Services include: Parent Park Place (Soccer Field) Located behind the Cynthia Community Hall, Brazeau County Located one km North of Breton, Breton Education, Early Childhood Development and Care, Family Support, and 45 Ave between 54-56 St (780) 621-7278 | (780) 894-2353 | [email protected] (780) 696-3883 Information & Referrals. See our ad in Children’s and Youth Programs. Deby Park (Green Space) Full service Camping and R.V. Park. Full bathroom facilities with flush Camping also available 5125 49 Ave toilets and shower. Laundry facilities, Cookhouse/Saloon, tree house Rotary Children’s Library Little Lions Park & Playground and swings for kids, teepee rental available. Breton Golf Course 5749 45 Ave, Drayton Valley 48 Ave and 48 St 47 St and 55 Ave, Breton (780) 514-2528 | [email protected] Sunrise Playground/Park Drayton Valley RV Park (780) 696-3531 www.draytonvalleylibrary.ca 45 Ave and 43 A St Located behind the Omniplex, 5737 45 Ave A 9 hole par 37 golf course located within the Village of Breton. The Offers Story Time, Rhyme Time, and other fun activities for Children. Sekura Park/playground (780) 898-8589 | (780) 514-2234 Centraplex has a pro shop and restaurant with covered patio. Call See our information under Drayton Valley Municipal Libraries. 45 St and 41 A Ave 60 Sites: 33 fully serviced lots - $30/day, 11 power only lots - $20/ ahead for weekend tee-time bookings. Aspenview Park/Playground day and non-serviced lots - $15/day. A manager is on premises in 48 Ave and 39 St (park and pathway throughout subdivision) summer months. During off season please call (780) 514-2234. 49 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 50 Fall & Winter | 2013 Drayton Valley Guide and District
Drayton Valley Golf and Country Club K-12 Schools St. Thomas Aquinas R.C.S.R.D. No. 38 Veterans Affairs Canada Drayton Valley Aurora Elementary School 4906 50 Ave, Leduc 1-866-522-2122 | [email protected] | www.veterans.gc.ca (780) 542-3602 | [email protected] 3901 55 Ave, Drayton Valley (780) 986-2500 | 1-800-583-0688 | [email protected] Provides exemplary, client-centered services and benefits that www.draytonvalleygolf.com (780) 542-9355 | [email protected] | www.wrsd.ca/aurora www.starcatholic.ab.ca respond to the needs of veterans, our other clients and their families, An 18 hole public golf course. Includes grades K-6 School division head office for St. Anthony School and Holy Trinity in recognition of their services to Canada and to keep the memory of Academy. Serving West Central Alberta in the communities of their achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians. Breton Elementary School Beaumont, Drayton Valley, Lacombe, Leduc, Ponoka, and Wetaskiwin. School & Childcare Breton Health & Wellness (780) 696-3555 Wild Rose Home Educators Serenity House Childcare & Preschool Includes grades K-6 Drayton Valley 4548 Madsen Ave, Drayton Valley | (780) 542-3610 Breton Play School (780) 542-4717 Serenity House is a residence that provides care for up to 12 4916 50 Ave in the basement of the Carolyn Strand Civic Centre, Breton Breton High School A non-profit organization made available to home educating individuals with early to mid-stage dementia. (780) 682-2692 | [email protected] Breton families living in the Wild Rose School Division. Support is offered Pre-school program for 3 & 4 year olds in Breton. (780) 696-3633 | (780) 696-3895 through monthly meetings. Various fieldtrips, community activities Housing Includes grade 7-12 and classes are also made accessible as they become available Brazeau Seniors Foundation Drayton Valley Early Childhood Development Centre throughout the year to those interested. 5208 47 Ave, Drayton Valley 5024 48 St Drayton Christian School (780) 542-2712 | (780) 542-2765 | [email protected] Resource Directory Resource Directory (780) 514-2248 | (780) 621-0413 | [email protected] 4762 50 St, Drayton Valley Wild Rose Public Schools A housing management body assisting the public with seniors www.draytonvalley.ca/living-here/ecdc (780) 542-7066 | [email protected] | www.wrsd.ca/dc/ 4912 43 St, Rocky Mountain House housing, affordable housing, community (family) housing and the The Drayton Valley Early Childhood Development Centre offers a full Drayton Christian School is a non-denominational K-9 Christian (403) 845-3376 | www.wrsd.ca Provincial Direct Rent Supplement Program. range of child care options and family support. In partnership with School in the Wild Rose Public School Division. other family-oriented services in our community. This is a service Sunrise Village Drayton Valley delivery facility where the whole community works together to Eldorado Elementary School Services for Seniors 3902 47 St, Drayton Valley ensure the health and well-being of our children. 69 child care 4762 50 St, Drayton Valley (780) 542-5572 | (866) 922-2252 | [email protected] spaces have been created and 15 school age care spaces. Ages are (780) 542-5544 | [email protected] | www.wrsd.ca/eldorado Drayton Valley and District Family and Support Services- A.L.I.V.E 55 www.sunrisevillages.com 12 months to 12 years of age. Full or part time. Subsidized spaces Includes grades K-6. Drayton Valley | (780) 514-2206 68 Suite building located near the hospital and medical clinic. are available. Operating hours are 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. See our ad in the Municipal Programs and Services Section Call for more information and suite Evergreen Elementary School Drayton Valley Family Day Home Agency 4417 47 Ave, Drayton Valley Government Services including Pensions Information & Support Drayton Valley (780) 542-5535 | [email protected] | www.wrsd.ca/evergreen Alberta Human Services- AISH Alzheimer Society of Alberta & Northwest Territories (780) 514-2525 | (780) 621-0413 | [email protected] Includes grades K-6. (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) (403) 346-4636 | 1-866-950-5465 | [email protected] Offering quality child care in a home environment. Day homes are Box 3100 Edmonton AB T5J 4W3 www.alzheimer.ab.ca checked regularly to ensure they meet government standards. Frank Maddock High School (780) 422-5954 | (800) 232-7215 Deaf | (800) 642-3853 Helps people dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and Providers are actively involved in child-related training and all have 4801 43 St, Drayton Valley www.seniors.gov.ab.ca other forms of dementia. first aid and security checks. Flexible hours. Government subsidies (780) 542-4401 | [email protected] | www.wrsd.ca/fmhs Alberta Seniors Benefits program is based on income and provides are available. Includes grades 10-12. monthly cash benefits for eligible seniors. It can provide support in Drayton Valley and District Family and Community Support addition to the federal benefits received including Old Age Security Services - A.L.I.V.E 55 Drayton Valley Preschool Frank Maddock Outreach School and Guaranteed Income Supplement. Programs include: Drayton Valley 4813 49 Ave, Drayton Valley 5117 51 St, Drayton Valley * Seniors Needs Assistance (780) 514-2206 | [email protected] | www.draytonvalley.ca (780) 542-4313 | [email protected] (780) 542-1551 | www.wrsd.ca/fmhs * Alberta Aids to Daily Living See our Ad on the back page A non-profit, parent run preschool dedicated to children ages three to five. The Frank Maddock Outreach School offers High School courses by * Education Property Tax Assistance correspondence and one on one tutoring for students. * Dental / Optical Assistance for Seniors Social & Recreational Foundations Pre Kindergarten * Seniors Self-Contained Housing Program Breton Golden Age Centre Located at the top of the Anglican Church, H.W. Pickup Jr. High School * Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) Breton | (780) 696-3824 5212 47 Ave, Drayton Valley 3505 58 Ave, Drayton Valley * Alberta Seniors Information Line A social meeting place for members who are seniors, includes cards, (780) 542-3074 | [email protected] (780) 542-4495 | www.wrsd.ca/hwpickup/index.htm * Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta floor curling, Bocci Ball and day trips. It caters to small funerals and A non-profit, pre-school program offering classes for 3 and 4 year old Includes Grades 7-9 * Office of the Public Guardian showers and hosts fundraisers each year, including pie & coffee sale children. Academically enriched program to help children prepare * Protection for Persons in Care each July 1st and a Strawberry Tea each spring. A Seniors’ van is for future formal learning. Non profit, PUF program offered. Holy Trinity Academy * Addressing Elder Abuse available for medical appointments and community outings. 5749 45 Ave, Drayton Valley * Seniors Fraud Awareness Program - If in Doubt, Check it Out St. Anthony Little Angels Catholic Preschool (780) 621-5735 | [email protected] 1-800-232-7215 Deaf or Hearing Impaired with TDD/TTY Units Senior Citizen’s Club of Drayton Valley 4921 43 St, Drayton Valley www.faithinyourfuture.ca 5138 52 Ave, Drayton Valley (780) 542-4396 We provide students an opportunity to grow academically, Canada Pension Plan (780) 542-4737 | [email protected] spiritually, physically, and emotionally, through our curricular and 5056 50 Ave (Norquest College, Drayton Valley), Drayton Valley www.draytonvalleyseniorcitizens.com extra-curricular programs. We serve students grades 9 to 12 of all faiths. 1-800-277-9914 | www.servicecanada.gc.ca Operators of 55+ Recreation Centre. Social and Recreational Club for Seniors. Contributions to the Canada Pension Plan provide a stable and St. Anthony School dependable pension for retirement. Contributions also provide basic 4921 43 St, Drayton Valley financial protection for disability or death. Applications available. (780) 542-4396 | www.stan.faithinyourfuture.ca/ We are a Christ-centered Catholic community committed to providing the highest quality education for our students. Serves Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8. 51 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 52 Fall & Winter | 2013 Drayton Valley Guide and District
West Valley 4-H Club Drayton Valley Curling Club Pembina Nordic Ski Club Sports and Clubs Drayton Valley | (780) 621-1390 (780) 542-4795 Drayton Valley | (780) 542-6704 | [email protected] www.pembinanordic.org Hearts and Hands Quilters Guild Athletic Clubs Drayton Valley Figure Skating Club Has 25 km of groomed ski trails, youth and adult lessons, equipment Drayton Valley | (780) 542-5642 Brazeau ATV Club (780) 542-7630 rentals, and chalet rental. They also have summer programs available Meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7pm to 9 Drayton Valley including informal courses in bird watching, native plant identification, pm. Workdays are held every Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the (780) 542-2594 | (780) 621-1910 | [email protected] Drayton Valley Judo and outdoor photography. basement of the Lutheran Church. www.members.shaw.ca/brazeauatvclub (780) 621-8826 Highlights Kodo-Kan Judo. Clubs for Youth Knit & Kackle - 40 kilometres of maintained trails, with trail bridges, along 1st Breton Scouts Located in the Faith Covenant Church, Breton the North Saskatchewan River Drayton Valley Ladies Hockey Breton | (780) 514-4273 | [email protected] (780) 696-3669 - staging area with camp sites and washrooms (780) 542-9519 Contact Diane Wilson Meeting the second Wednesday of the month to knit and crochet - family adventure for all skill levels Organized recreational hockey for ladies 15 years and over who items for donation. - safety instruction (some discounts apply) enjoy playing against a variety of teams. Calvary Baptist Church Youth Group- Crossroads Youth Ministry - organized social events include poker rallies, family rides, BBQs 4401 50 Ave, Drayton Valley Lions Club Drayton Valley Minor Ball (780) 542-4774 | www.calvarybaptistdv.com Located at the Masonic Hall, 5602 55 St, Drayton Valley Brazeau Bowbenders Archery Club [email protected] Senior and junior youth groups.
Resource Directory (780) 542-5891 | www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/draytonvalley Resource Directory Drayton Valley | (780) 621-3339 | [email protected] Runs from May-June. Main mission is to serve the visually impaired, blind, handicapped and www.epbrparkscouncil.org/brazeau-bowbenders-archery-club CGIT - Canadian Girls in Training elderly. Meetings are 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Highlights Drayton Valley Minor Hockey Association Drayton Valley | (780) 542-5743 | (780) 542-5653 - annual Shooting Sports Challenge (780) 621-7546 | www.dvmh.ca A Christian based group designed for teenage girls from grade 7 to Oil Wives Club of Drayton Valley - three-dimensional archery trails grade 12. Meetings are Tuesday evenings from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Drayton Valley | (780) 542-2694 | (780) 542-5754 - tournaments held throughout the year Drayton Valley Ringette United Church, program extends from September to May, Activities (780) 542-6922 | www.dvringette.com include discussion, singing, worship, crafts, games, study, social Pembina Recreation Program Brazeau Snowmobile Club justice events, drama, fun, and food. Drayton Valley | (780) 241-4666 Drayton Valley | (780) 542-1565 Drayton Valley Thunder The Pembina Recreation program is following the Can-Gym Gymnastics Operated by the Brazeau Snowmobile Club, the staging area boasts (780) 542-7845 | (780) 542-4135 | [email protected] Girl Guides of Canada program for foundational movement for children. Sessions run from scenic groomed 40 and 80 mile loops crossing the Pembina River. www.dvthunder.ca (780) 542-9201 | www.girlguides.ca September to December and January to March. Call or Text for more There are a number of annual events including grass and snow A member of the Alberta Junior A Hockey League, owned and See our ad under Children’s and Youth Programs. information on how to register your children ages 2.5-14+ years. drags, a Santa’s Anonymous run in December, Poker Rallies and a operated by The Drayton Valley Community Hockey Association, a Family Day ride. registered non-profit society. Provides 32 exciting and competitive Royal Canadian Air Cadets - Unit 733 Agricultural Clubs Junior A hockey games every season in Omni 1. Drayton Valley | (780) 542-0733 | www.cadets.ca Big West Cruisers 4-H Club Breton Curling Club Promotion of leadership & citizenship in youth. Also promotes physical (780) 898-0720 Breton | (780) 696-3800 Evergreen Shooting Club fitness and encourages interest in the Canadian Armed Forces. Unit Ages 7 - 21. Drayton Valley | (780) 621-3339 trains Tuesday at 6:00 pm at Frank Maddock High School. Breton Minor Ball www.epbrparkscouncil.org/evergreen-shooting-club Big West High School Rodeo Club Breton | (780) 696-2256 Highlights Scouts Canada for Drayton Valley (780) 621-2494 - a 200 and 300 metre rifle range, a 300 metre skeet range and a 4801 52 Ave | (780) 514-3558 For all students interested in participating in and/or setting up a rodeo. Breton Minor Soccer 45 x 100 metre pistol / rimfire range A youth club focusing on outdoor experiences, service, leadership Breton | (780) 696-3767 - organized social events: Shooting Sports Challenge, Rifle for youth 5 to 18 years of age. Meetings Tuesday and Wednesday at Drayton Valley Horse Club Rodeo and various scheduled club shoots the Scout’s Hall. Po Box 6164, 5121 51 Ave, Second Floor, Drayton Valley Canadian Ski Patrol System - firearms education www.dvhc.epbrparkscouncil.org (613) 822-2245 | [email protected] | www.csps.ca Valley Model Aeronautics Club Non Profit social club for riding and horse enthusiasts. Monthly A national organization that provides safety and rescue services in Golden Phoenix TaeKwonDo Drayton Valley | (780) 542-7756 | (780) 898-3894 meetings are the first Tuesday of the month. New members are always ski areas and at non-skiing events across Canada. Drayton Valley | (780) 514-9121 | [email protected] One MAAC registered flying fields. Provides sport RC flying to welcome. Check us out on Facebook. anyone interested. Meets the first Wednesday of each month.
D.V. Swim Club Lin-Berry-Buck 4-H Beef Club Drayton Valley | (780) 542-9576 Golden Spur Gymkhana Club Drayton Valley | (780) 696-3511 Transportation Breton | (780) 696-2409 A club that promotes the “learn to do by doing” motto with handling Derrick Boxing Club This is a way for people who love horses to get together and test DV Airporter beef project, record book, public speaking, judging and club Drayton Valley | (780) 514-0634 their horse skills and their riding abilities. (780) 241-4153 community service activities. Meetings are every third Thursday of Contact Cody Kelly the month at Lindale Hall. Mermaids Synchronized Swimming Club DJ’s Cabs Drayton Valley and District Soccer Association Park Valley Pool, 5030 48 St, Drayton Valley (780) 542-7655 Two Rivers 4-H Beef Club Drayton Valley | (780) 621-8865 | www.draytonsoccer.com (780) 514-2225 | [email protected] Offers 24 Hr Taxi Service in and around the Drayton Valley area Rocky Rapids | (780) 542-6906 | [email protected] Soccer fields are in the town limits of Drayton Valley. Youth and adult Club held from September-March twice per week with a water show A beef 4-H club that operates within Rocky Rapids and surrounding areas. soccer programs during the spring & summer (April to the end of at the end of the season. It is available to anyone with a minimum Drayton Valley Community Bus Association We have been in operation for over 25 years. To join 4-H you must be nine June) and winter (October through March). Coaching and referee skill level 5. (780) 542-7100 | [email protected] years old as of January first. If you like to work with animals 4-H could be clinics are also available. for you. The 4-H motto is “Learn to do by doing.” Neptune’s Summer Swim Club Kings Cabs Drayton Valley | (780) 542-9229 (780) 727-4110 Club operates May - August Offers Taxi Service in and around the Drayton Valley/Evansburg areas 53 www.draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca 54 Fall & Winter | 2013 Resource Directory 56
www.draytonvalley.ca Want to know what’s going in Drayton Valley? going in Drayton know what’s to Want community were A place “My DV”. Community Check out and advertisemembers can connect, share activities going www.facebook.com/mycommunitydv on in our area. opportunities? or volunteer volunteers Looking for This Connection”. Volunteer Valley “Drayton Check out positions as advertise to volunteer you page allows can help in our community. you ways for as search well www.facebook.com/dvvolunteerconnection or your events out how find like to If would you can be included in this guide please contact programs 780-514-2206. at Fynn Jennifer in April Spring/Summer guide will be released The the Spring/Summer Guide will2014. Submission for is limited. 2013. Space 2nd, December be due by Waste & Recycling & Waste Bottle Depot Valley Drayton 5225 55A St (780) 542-2003 | (780) 514-9814 [email protected] West End Pool Society Pool End West 696-2391 | (780) Breton a once Leduc to travel that Breton from men and women of A group send the Breton help raised proceeds All Bingo. play to month of charge. Elementary swimming lessons free to Students Find it online at Find www.draytonvalley.ca/communityguide Royal Canadian Legion No. 269 No. Legion Canadian Royal Valley Drayton 5204 51 Ave, | legion.ca | [email protected] (780) 542-5825 veterans). (not just serviceA community oriented anyone open to club Hall rentals, need arises. community where Raise funds to donate and of each month. Tuesday times a week. two bingo Meets last satellite United Women Church | (780) 542-5743 Valley Drayton September from of each month Thursday Meet 7 pm on the first at a short a program devotions, meeting, business share We June. to crafts) and fellowship. to topics religious from (ranging
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5120 – 52 Street, Box 6837 Email:[email protected] Drayton Valley AB T7A 1A1 www.village.breton.ab.ca Phone: (780) 514-2204 Breton Family Deanne Young, Director FCSS Drayton Valley Fax: (780) 542-5753 Box 480 Breton, AB T0C 0P0 [email protected] Phone: 780-696-3636 and District FCSS and Community Fax: 780-696-3590 Support Services Breton and Area Programs and
Story Time - Breton Municipal Library holds a half-hour Story time Services for 3 to 5 years olds on Thursday from 11 to 11:30 at the library. This is a drop-in program so no pre-registration is required. - FREE FCSS is also a funding Seniors Programs - Family Programs - Rhyme Time - Join Patti from DV Read & Learn for some fun with Seniors Wellness Program Urban Housing Program your little ones This group meets every Friday from January to May agency and provides grants SEYOU Intergenerational Conference Making Financial Cents Program from 10:00-11:30 am in the basement of the civic center. This is a Snow Angels Snow Removal Program Volunteer Income Tax Program great time to interact with your pre-school child. FREE Facebook and Iphone Workshops Community Parenting Coalition to community groups Fraud Awareness Workshop Parenting After Separation Breton Women’s Conference - Saturday October 19 - Join us for a Seniors Benefits Workshop Focus on Communication After Separation day of energizing speakers, learning and the opportunity to spend and organizations to offer Information and referral about Seniors Halloween Haunted House and Resource Fair time with other women from our community. Get your sisters, Benefits Community Resource Directories mothers, daughters and girlfriends together for a day of wellness approximately 20 additional Family Day Unplugged and pampering. Tickets available at the Village of Breton office. - Community Development - Information and referral $25 / ticket. Includes keynote speaker, break out sessions, lunch, gift Homelessness and Poverty Reduction Team bag and entertainment. preventative programs! Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Children and Youth Programs - Board Development workshops After School Programs Babysitters Certificate Course - Dates TBA - Based on the Alberta Leadership Development workshops Promoting Youth Potential (PYP) Safety Council’s Program. Participants must be 111/2 years old at Operation Clean Sweep Leadership Development Workshops the time of the course. This course will be held if there is enough Building a Resilient Adopt a Block Support for Youth Driven Initiatives interest. Please call for more information. Cost $20/participant. Graffiti Removal Kits Youth Holiday Program Litter Bug Presentations Youth Mentorship Big Buddy Mentoring Program - We are looking for adult Mentors Community Through Block Parties Mentor Connector Response Team to meet with their little Buddy twice a month over the school lunch Front Yard Barbeques Positive Ticketing Program hour. Program runs February - May. Please call for more information, Prevention Anti-Bullying Campaign Making Financial Cents Program Support to Complete Grant Applications Information and referral Halloween Hoopla - Join us for a safe and fulfilled Halloween night Information on Funding Opportunities at the Breton Community Centre. Games and treats for everyone. Canada Day Information and referral Older Adults Exercise Program - Friday mornings at the Breton Golden Age Centre - older adults are invited to participate in a low impact program. Work at your own level from a chair or standing. - $1 / class - Drop in
Community Christmas Dinner - Join us for a traditional Christmas Dinner - This is for anyone in the community that does not have someone to spend Christmas with, is not able to be with friends and family during Christmas or maybe you have to work on Christmas Day. Date to be announced.
Direct Services - Home Support Services Services are available to assist with routine light housekeeping, shopping, and meal preparation. Rates are determined upon income level, ranging from $6.50-$9.50/hour. Service available in the Berrymoor, Lindale, Carnwood, Buck Creek and Breton areas.
Additional Services Food Bank and Christmas Wishes Referral Subsidy Application Assistance - (OAS.CPP,GIS,GST ect.) Meals on Wheels
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